MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ 200s year 1986

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Pass percent:69.68%

(The average a petrol MERCEDES BENZ 200 year 1986 passes without issue)

Based on:1,118 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	95
Headlamp aim out of alignment	60
Brake pipe excessively corroded	40
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	31
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	30
Registration plate lamp issues	21
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	19
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	16
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	13
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	10
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Registration plate issues	8
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	8
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Rear brake binding	8
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	8
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Windscreen has damage	4
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	4
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Brake hose damaged	4
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	4
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	3
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Rear brake application uneven	3
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	3
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	3
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Front Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Front Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	2
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Horn sounds harsh or grating \|1.6.2e\|	2
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	95
Headlamp aim out of alignment	60
Brake pipe excessively corroded	40
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	31
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	30
Registration plate lamp issues	21
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	19
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	16
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	13
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	10
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Registration plate issues	8
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	8
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Rear brake binding	8
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	8
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Windscreen has damage	4
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	4
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Brake hose damaged	4
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	4
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	3
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Rear brake application uneven	3
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	3
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	3
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Front Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	3
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Front Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	2
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Horn sounds harsh or grating \|1.6.2e\|	2
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ 200s year 1986

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