MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 207s year 1987

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Pass percent:64.39%

(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ 207 year 1987 passes without issue)

Based on:747 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	51
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	47
Brake pipe excessively corroded	44
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	36
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	26
Registration plate lamp issues	23
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	20
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	19
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	15
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	14
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	12
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	11
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Rear brake application uneven	10
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	9
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	8
Registration plate issues	8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Rear brake binding	7
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	6
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	5
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	5
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	4
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Windscreen washer not working	4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	3
Front brake application uneven	3
Front brake excessively fluctuating	3
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	2
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	2
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated \|8.4.2\|	2
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	2
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate size \|6.6.2\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not in a clean condition and function impaired \|1.1.4a\|	2
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
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\|	2
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Windscreen has damage	2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside 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
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under air box area \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.4.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Upper Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Lower Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.3 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective cant be opened \|3.1 \|c\|\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Upper Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Bonnet primary retaining device insecure \|3.1 \|c\|\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4b\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket \|2.4.B.3a\|	1
Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Offside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mounting \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))	1
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))	1
Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))	1
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))	1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working wiper arm loose (3.4 (a))	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Towbar is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))	1
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))	1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Exhaust system insecure parts of exhaust missing (6.1.2 (a))	1
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))	1
Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected leaf spring fixing point (5.3.6 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected leaf spring fixing piont (5.3.6 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Body insecure body (6.2.2 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury n/s/f wing area (6.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle \|3.7.D.2b\|	1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber top mount \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring hanger \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring hanger \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	1
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| missing \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))	1
Passengers seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))	1
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))	1
Offside Towbar retaining device insecure \|6.6.3a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front Upper Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Towbar component insecure \|6.6.1\|	1
Centre Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	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
Centre Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen \|4.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis, \| front spring mounting area\|........ \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis \|front spring mounting area...... \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour \|1.7.6\|	1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	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
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	1
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Front Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Upper Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not in a clean condition and function impaired \|1.1.4a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Electrical wiring inadequately supported \|1.9.2a\|	1
Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short \|1.9.2b\|	1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	1
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Electrical wiring insecure \|1.9.2a\|	1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.D.3a\|	1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Steering retaining device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Drag link 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 has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.4.B.1\|	1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel \|1.2.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))	1
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	1
Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.1.2 (e) (i))	1
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Upper Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel \|3.1.6c\|	1
Rear Lower Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Offside Rear 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
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Outer 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 Outer Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))	1
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Centre Front Seat belt stitching incomplete \|5.2.2b\|	1
Offside Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Front Seat belt stitching incomplete \|5.2.2b\|	1
Nearside 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
Towbar coupling indicator not working \|6.1.6 \|e\|\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen \|4.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Brake fluid contaminated \|1.8 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation \|1.2.1 \|d\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension unit modified so that its function is seriously affected air bag (5.3.5 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Suspension unit modified so that its function is seriously affected air bag (5.3.5 (b) (ii))	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Central Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Side repeater not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch / inner wing / chassis rail \|2.1.2 \|e\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective \|8.4.2\|	1
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Towbar support obviously of an inappropriate size \|6.6.2\|	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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1

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MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 207s year 1987

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