MASSIVE MOT SHOCK!
Just had a massive MOT shock!
(1)“Axle Bushes (Nearside & Offside front) Bonded suspension unit. Bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced†:shock:
(2)“Nearside Drag Link end ball joint excessive playâ€Â
(3)“Brake Load Sensing Valve…linkage seized.â€Â
(4)“Nearside Rear (tank strap) Fuels system component insecureâ€Â
(5)â€ÂNearside Front anti-roll-bar bracket/mounting corrodedâ€Â
Is this terminal?
I am particularly concerned about the “bonded suspension unitâ€Â. Didn’t know it had a “bonded suspension unit†Is this a new sub-frame as the Mk 3 Mondeos were?
How costly should this be?
What options have I?
Many Thanks Guys
eljay
I suspect it mean the radius arm bushes at the axle end.
Hi Item 1 these bushes around GBP 35 each Item 2 depending on which end has failed price could be GBP 27 or GBP 170 for parts. item 3 new linkeage arm GBP 21.50... Item 4 Buckalec this forum, has local fabricator at good price . Item 5 Bracket GBP 42 .....estimated labour content GBP 800 (if we had it here) all parts available from Mercedes Benz give then the Vin Number when ordering. hope you are feeling better now !!!! ** another option is to sell the vehicle as an MOT failure. BUT expect to get very little money in the present economic environment
Hi please read your PM.
Hi Fixwin. My PM box is empty!
Hi must be in "slow mode" on the broadband ..should be with you soon...
those things are nothing, easily fixed. 'Not economical' is rubbish
4.Fuel tank strap from Buckalec . I got some from him and they are brilliant
where did you have it moted? some garages are just looking for work. a cheap mot usually works out v expensive
Good point. Not my usual place.
We've now taken it to a garage more known to us for an estimate.
Sorry I don't check back here very often, but it appears that you have the answer and all is in hand. :)
That's right.
Got the estimate last night. £660 including parts & Labour and a few other small jobs.
Thanks again you guys
eljay
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So is that a straightforward job Andy?
The garage seemed to think it would be uneconomic to repair the vehicle!