MOT Status
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146,042 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
OIL LEAK
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SLIGHTLY CORRODED
UNDER TRAY FITTED
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
under trays fitted obscuring some under side components
Nearside Front Side repeater not working [in mirror] (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
under trays fitted obscuring some under side components
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 265/45/20 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 265/45/20 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nealy bald on outer tread 265/45x20 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer tread 265/45x20 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear wiper blade split
under trays fitted obscuring some under side components
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly lipped (3.5.1i)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyres worn thin on outer edges.
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyres worn thin on outer edges.
How Reliable is the Mercedes Ml?
Based on 3,846 MOT tests across 259 vehicles.
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FV58 JAU is a 2008 Mercedes Ml in Black with a 2,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2008 Mercedes Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 90,468 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 Ml fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV58 JAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes Ml typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes Ml is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was FV58 JAU registered?
FV58 JAU is a 2008 Mercedes Ml, first registered on 18 December 2008.
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