MOT Status
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84,777 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
bonnet struts innop
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
bonnet struts innop
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
bonnet struts inop
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
bonnet struts inop
nearside rear exhaust mounting slightly insecure
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe into flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe above subframe into flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot split but still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235x45x20 3-2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe into flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe above subframe into flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front wipers smearing lightly
Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively caliper/bleed nipple (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
front wipers smearing lightly
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes starting to split ( both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and nearside rear corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
both front tyres worn on outer edges 265x40x20 104y 0-5-6mm
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (may require replacement) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes starting to split ( both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and nearside rear corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
both front tyres worn on outer edges 265x40x20 104y 0-5-6mm
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken at upper coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken at lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
slightly low park brake readings at offside rear
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise front disc and pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nail in offside front tyre
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Ml?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y17 SPC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 86,046 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 Ml fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 27,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y17 SPC, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was Y17 SPC registered?
Y17 SPC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 10 September 2008.
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