MOT Status
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205,091 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside mirror glass cracked
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
brake pipes corroded
corrosion to underbody in places
brake pipes corroded
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
front brake pads wearing thin
o/s front lower ball joint dust seal starting to split
rear brake pads wearing thin
slight play in front anti roll bar inner and outer bushes
slight play in n/s rear lower ball joint
slight play in n/s rear suspension strut lower ball joint
slight play in o/s front lower ball joint
slight play in o/s rear lower ball joint
slight play in o/s rear suspension strut lower ball joint
slight play in rear anti roll bar inner bushes
slight play in steering column upper bushes
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in inner and outer front anti roll bar bushes
slight play in n/s rear lower ball joint
slight play in o/s rear lower ball joint
slight play in o/s track rod end
slight play in rear inner anti roll bar bushes
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front tyre sidewall worn/damaged
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front tyre sidewall worn/damaged
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Both front tyres worn on inner edges
High level brake light disconnected at time of test
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Ml?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R70 MBE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml in Silver with a 2,688cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 94,474 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Ml fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 27,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R70 MBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz Ml typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R70 MBE registered?
R70 MBE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 18 December 2002.
Is R70 MBE safe to buy?
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