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MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ 190s year 1985

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mot history
Pass percent:68.90%
(The average a petrol MERCEDES BENZ 190 year 1985 passes without issue)
Based on:3,109 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment174
Brake pipe excessively corroded152
Brake hose excessively deteriorated132
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|105
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|79
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively75
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|74
Registration plate lamp issues62
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|50
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|40
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort39
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|39
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|38
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|36
Registration plate issues35
Rear brake binding35
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|34
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|34
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|31
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|28
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|26
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|25
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|24
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|23
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|21
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|20
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|19
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|18
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|17
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|17
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|17
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|17
Brakes imbalanced across an axle16
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|15
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|15
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|15
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|15
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|15
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|15
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|15
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|14
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|14
Battery insecure |1.9.1|13
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|13
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|13
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|13
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault12
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|12
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|12
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b|12
Emissions not tested |7.0|11
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|11
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|11
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|10
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|10
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|10
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|10
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|10
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|10
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|9
Windscreen has damage9
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|9
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|9
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|9
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|9
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|9
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|8
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|8
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|8
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|7
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|7
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|7
Horn not working |1.6.2a|7
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|7
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|7
Rear brake application uneven7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|7
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|7
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|7
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|7
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|6
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|6
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|6
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|6
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|6
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|6
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|6
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|6
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|6
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|6
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|5
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|5
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Windscreen washer not working 5
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|5
Front Steering damper leaking oil |2.2.C.1f|5
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|5
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|5
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|5
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|5
Horn control missing |1.6.1|5
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|5
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|4
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|4
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|4
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|4
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))4
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||4
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|4
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|4
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|4
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|4
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|4
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|4
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|4
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|4
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|4
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement4
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|4
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|3
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|3
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Offside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|3
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|3
Offside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|3
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|3
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|3
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|3
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|3
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|3
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|3
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|3
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|3
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|3
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|3
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|3
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|3
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|3
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3

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