MOT Status
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169,139 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust mounting defective one broken off others very rusty (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective one broken off others very rusty (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2m smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear axle leaking
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear axle leaking
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm - upwards facing ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
rear diff oily possible leak
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and both rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
rear diff has slight leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
rear diff has slight leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges 225/55 r16 99y (5.2.3 (e))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coil light illuminated
diff oily
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear diff oily
under tray oily
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Accurate inspection during the test not possible. (3.5.1g)
Rear Differential N/S output shaft seal leaking.
Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Accurate inspection during the test not possible. (3.5.1g)
Rear Differential N/S output shaft seal leaking.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passenger air bag switched off
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passenger air bag switched off
front tyres have edge wear
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 320?
Based on 26,334 MOT tests across 2,283 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ML09 FVF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 320 in Black with a 3,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 90,960 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 320 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 956 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML09 FVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz 320 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was ML09 FVF registered?
ML09 FVF is a 2009 Mercedes-benz 320, first registered on 9 May 2009.
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