MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
271,786 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Body component damaged and likely to cause injury front brill at both headlamp corners has popped out both sides (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt is off steering rack end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen washer hose to short on wiper arm (3.5 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary catch seized in open position (3.1 (c))
Nearside intercooler securing bolt missing and intercooler sitting down
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scoring o,s (3.2 (a) (i))
both front tyres wearing inner edge
steering noisey at bottom of column when rocked
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour door mirror (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front steering rack end slight play
Offside Rear handbrake cable incorrectly adjusted
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorber bushes cracked and worn (5.3.2 (c))
both front shock absorber dust covers damaged and insecure
exhaust system weak and corroded
tail lift leaking oil
Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))
Front windscreen scored
all exhaust brackets weak and corroded
slight knock from bottom of steering colum
slight play in offside front steering rack end
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front at chassis legs (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))
Emergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front windscreen scored
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
all exhaust brackets weak and corroded
offside front and rear side markers inop
oil leak at engine
slight knock from bottom of steering colum
slight play in offside front steering rack end
tail lift leaking oil
How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?
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SF59 FTU is a 2009 Mercedes Unknown in White with a 2,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
Across all 2009 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 133,304 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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SF59 FTU is a 2009 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 1 September 2009.
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