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MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 208s year 1991

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mot history
Pass percent:66.04%
(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ 208 year 1991 passes without issue)
Based on:1,870 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment121
Registration plate lamp issues109
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively94
Brakes imbalanced across an axle87
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|69
Brake pipe excessively corroded62
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort48
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|43
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|32
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|32
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|25
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|24
Horn not working |1.6.2a|23
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|23
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|23
Rear brake binding22
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|20
Registration plate issues19
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|19
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|17
Rear brake application uneven17
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|17
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|16
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|16
Front brake application uneven14
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|14
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|14
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|14
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|14
Brake hose excessively deteriorated14
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|12
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|12
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|12
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|12
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|12
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|12
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|12
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|12
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))11
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|11
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|11
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|10
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|10
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|10
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|10
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|10
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|10
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|10
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|9
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|9
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|9
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|9
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|9
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|9
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|9
Windscreen has damage8
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|8
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|8
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|8
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|8
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|7
Emissions not tested |7.0|7
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|7
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|7
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|7
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|6
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|6
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6
Windscreen washer not working 6
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|6
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|6
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|6
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|6
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
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|6
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|6
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|6
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|6
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|6
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|6
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|5
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))5
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|5
Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|5
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|5
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|5
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|5
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|5
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|5
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|5
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|5
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|5
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))5
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))5
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|5
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|5
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|5
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|5
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))4
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))4
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))4
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|4
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))4
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|4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|4
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|4
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Front brake excessively fluctuating4
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|4
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|3
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||3
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||3
Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|3
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|3
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|3
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|3
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|3
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|3
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|3
Nearside 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))3
Nearside 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||3
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|3
Horn not working (7.7 (a))3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a|3
Offside Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|3
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|3
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view |8.2.1c|3
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|3
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))3
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))3
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|3
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.2.C.1h|2
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|2
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure2
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||2
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|2
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire |6.1.3 |b| |ii||2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|2
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative |1.1.17 |c| |ii||2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|2
Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver`s hands |2.1.1|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||2
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||2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside 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||2
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head |3.6.C.3|2
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Nearside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))2
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Centre Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.1.2 |a||2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|2
Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|2
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|2
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear An item not tested |Manual|2
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|2
Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|2
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|2
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|2
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam |2.5.A.3a|2

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