>

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

Review the list of common MERCEDES BENZ 200 failures below or to perform a specific mot history check on your MERCEDES BENZ then use our popular KnowYourCar service

mot history
Pass percent:69.75%
(The average a petrol MERCEDES BENZ 200 year 1986 passes without issue)
Based on:1,101 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|95
Headlamp aim out of alignment58
Brake pipe excessively corroded40
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|31
Brake hose excessively deteriorated30
Registration plate lamp issues21
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively19
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|16
Brakes imbalanced across an axle16
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 issues8
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 binding8
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort8
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 damage4
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 damaged4
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 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 uneven3
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
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 weakened3
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 fault3
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
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
Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Inner Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3|1
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a|1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a|1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted bolt broken calliper hitting wheel inside of it (1.1.16 (c) (i))1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Fuel hose leaking to engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Headlamp levelling device inoperative both headlights |4.1.5 |a||1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort |1.4.1 |a||1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating |1.2.1 |e||1
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake |1.1.2 |a||1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken |5.3.1 |b| |i||1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear All position lamps excessively damaged so they are not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c|1
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Rear coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Front brake application uneven1
Offside Front Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Centre Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver`s seat |8.1.1d|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Rear An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose stretched |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Condensation in light unit (4.1.2 (c))1
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))1
Emissions not tested Large exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.3.A.2|1
Fluid suspension has no suspension movement |2.4.D.5|1
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended lower arm bushes |2.4.F.3|1
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended lower arm bushes |2.4.F.3|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` drivers sun visor wont stay up |8.3.1b|1
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear spring top mounting area |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings trailing arm mounting |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings anti roll bar mounting area |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis behind front wheel |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Fuel pipe union leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing |2.5.B.3a|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot |2.7.4|1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Centre Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Power steering pump drive system defective |2.3.6|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor to sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured Upper coil spring mount. (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 9% co. Limit is 3.50 (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inside wheel arch up near shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inside wheel arch very close to D-Bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced slam panel joining (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.95% (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/bottom of centre pillar |5.2.6|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.D.3|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure |2.4.D.3|1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear |8.1.2b|1
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged |4.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Direction indicator missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside Front Lower Steering column shaft retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint excessively corroded and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint excessively corroded and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive was running at 6.2 reset within limits, see readings on sheet |7.3.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned offside not working. |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Centre Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose |3.5.1j|1
Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|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.

Please note: We take the data from the DVSA. This data is raw and can contain typos and spelling mistakes that garages may have entered while recording a MOT result. Specifically miss-match on names of models and makes. We are constantly cleaning the data so bear with the odd issue.

Got suggestions? We’re improving this section all the time. If you have any suggestions, please let us know.

Find us on Facebook

© KnowYourCar™ 2019. All rights reserved
Except where otherwise noted, content on our MOT statistics pages are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license.
You are free to redistribute the material in any medium or format as long as credit is given to KnowYourCar

WARNING: We have placed hidden watermarks in our data. We will take action against our data being used outside of these terms.

MOT Data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

By using our site you are agreeing to our terms and conditions
Terms & Conditions  Privacy Policy