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MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ MLs year 2009

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mot history
Pass percent:82.81%
(The average a petrol MERCEDES BENZ ML year 2009 passes without issue)
Based on:704 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment23
Brake pipe excessively corroded12
Registration plate issues8
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively7
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))3
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||3
Registration plate lamp issues3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Windscreen has damage2
Nearside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|2
Offside Rear coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||2
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction |8.2.1.2 |h||2
Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked |4.2.A.1a|2
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning mirror |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced |4.1.4 |a||1
Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative |1.7.2|1
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective |1.7.2|1
Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective |1.7.2|1
Brakes imbalanced across an axle1
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (4.2.3 (c))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner steering arm worn (2.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned |1.3.2a|1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working LHD RIGHT REAR |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system |1.1.11 |b| |ii||1
Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Upper Stop lamp not working substitute lighting |1.2.1b|1
Brake performance not tested leaking brake fluid (1.2.1 (g))1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault |3.4.1c|1
Nearside Side repeater not working LED unit in mirror, mirror was slightly loose, folded electric mirrors in & out, lamp started working. repeated test, no further fault found |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper damage metal sticking out |6.1.C.1|1
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Brake hose damaged1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Oil leaking excessively from engine |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))1
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES, WISHBONE END. (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Inner Steering arm modification unsafe STEERING ARM EXCESSIVE PLAY. (2.1.3 (f) (i))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))1
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |8.2.1.2 |c||1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Steering lock fails to engage |2.1.4b|1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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