Why has my Mercedes E-Class failed its MoT?

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Why has my Mercedes E-Class failed its MoT?

My Mercedes E-Class failed its MoT and I was wondering if you have any idea with what they failed it with (offside front suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint) whether the suspension arm just needs adjusting or in need of new ball joint. The additional bit about ball joint says (2.4 G.2).

I was told that I probably would have to have a complete unit, suspension arm and ball joint because the garage guy said they come complete these days in plastic housing. Any thoughts on this?

Asked on 25 February 2014 by Susan

Answered by Honest John

Usually the ball joints in a suspension arm have been forced in under such pressure that they are inseparable, so a new arm with integral ball joint will probably be needed.

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