MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 207s year 1985

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Pass percent:66.04%

(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ 207 year 1985 passes without issue)

Based on:739 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	53
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	41
Brake pipe excessively corroded	32
Headlamp aim out of alignment	31
Registration plate lamp issues	27
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	23
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	19
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	17
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	15
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	13
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	12
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	10
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	9
Rear brake application uneven	9
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	9
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Registration plate issues	7
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	7
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	7
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	7
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	6
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	6
Rear brake binding	6
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	5
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	5
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Windscreen washer not working	4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	3
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	2
Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))	2
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))	2
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))	2
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	2
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	2
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))	2
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.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
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	2
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	2
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	2
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	2
Passengers seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	1
Fuel system component leaking tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))	1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Offside 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
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))	1
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Offside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking hub area \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis by spring mounting area badly corroded and holed \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer clamp loose \|7.1.1\|	1
Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt oth draglink boots u/s \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside 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 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 Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings drivers step badly corroded and holed \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))	1
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))	1
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel \|1.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Exhaust system insecure \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired \|1.5.1c\|	1
Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired \|1.5.1c\|	1
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded xmember \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))	1
Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Brake pivot has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed \|3.6.B.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed \|3.6.B.2c\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Windscreen has damage	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Outer Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Front front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))	1
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))	1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Hazard warning switch inoperative \|4.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working \|4.9.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis/ spring hanger bracket \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))	1
Brake load sensing valve missing where fitted as standard (1.1.17 (d))	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Central Exhaust system insecure 2 places (6.1.2 (a))	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))	1
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative \|4.5.3 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake inadequately mounted brake adjuster main fixing bolt missing \|1.1.21 \|c\|\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/f/I chassis leg at spring eye mounting \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength o/s/f underside of chassis leg at spring eye mounting \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced both rear \|4.4.3 \|a\|\|	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))	1
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Front Drivers door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))	1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))	1
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	1
Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))	1
Driver`s seat insecure Both front mounting bolts missing and both rears are loose \|6.2.5 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower mounting loose \|5.3.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bottom bush \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired \|1.5.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired \|1.5.1c\|	1
Brake servo corroded and excessively weakened engine bay area around the servo \|3.6.A.2b\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step corroded within 30 cm of jacking point \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back panel \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded hole below servo (1.1.21 (e) (i))	1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Nearside Upper Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|anchor\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control \|6.1.B.1a\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside 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 Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Nearside Steering lock stop missing \|2.2.D.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper rebound pin missing \|2.4.B.5\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring \|2.4.B.7a\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead area by servo mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis area by steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis area by leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing \|7.2.4a\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	1
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear \|1.3.2a\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))	1
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))	1
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective \|6.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear reflector not red in colour \|1.5.1d\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))	1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced \|2.4.B.1d\|	1
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen \|3.5 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	1
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))	1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	1
Exhaust system insecure fouling fuel tank (6.1.2 (a))	1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))	1
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Dip beam \|1.7.5c\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Below brake servo \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner wheel arch front near steering box \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|1.1.21 \|e\| \|i\|\|	1

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MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 207s year 1985

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