MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 208s year 1994

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Pass percent:62.57%

(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ 208 year 1994 passes without issue)

Based on:4,951 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	732
Brake pipe excessively corroded	505
Registration plate lamp issues	471
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	438
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	258
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	222
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	184
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	165
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	132
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	126
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	102
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	101
Registration plate issues	95
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	94
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	88
Rear brake binding	87
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	84
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	76
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	71
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	70
Rear brake application uneven	70
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	69
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	61
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	59
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	59
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	59
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	58
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	57
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	56
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	50
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	47
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	46
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	45
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	43
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	43
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	43
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	42
Windscreen has damage	41
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	40
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	39
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	38
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	37
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	37
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	37
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	36
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	36
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	36
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	35
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	35
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	34
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	34
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	32
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	32
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	31
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	30
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	28
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	28
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	28
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	28
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	27
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	27
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	26
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	25
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	25
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	25
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	25
Nearside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	25
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	24
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	24
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	24
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	23
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	23
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	23
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	23
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	22
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	22
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	22
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	22
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	21
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	21
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	21
Front brake application uneven	21
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	20
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	20
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	20
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	20
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	19
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	19
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	19
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	19
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	19
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	18
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	18
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	18
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	18
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	18
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	17
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	17
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	17
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	16
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	16
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	16
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	16
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	16
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	16
Offside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	16
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	16
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	15
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	15
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	15
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	14
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	14
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	14
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	14
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	14
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	14
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	14
Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	14
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	14
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	14
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	14
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	13
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	13
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	13
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	13
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	12
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	12
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	11
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	11
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	11
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	11
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	11
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	11
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	11
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.4.B.1\|	11
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	10
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	10
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	10
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	10
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	9
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	9
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	9
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	9
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	9
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	9
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	9
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	9
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	9
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	9
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	8
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	8
Nearside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	8
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	8
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	8
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	8
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	8
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	8
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	8
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	8
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	8
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	7
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	7
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	7
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	7
Rear Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	7
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated \|8.4.2\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	7
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	7
Offside Front Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	7
Centre Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	7
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	7
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	7
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	7
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	7
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	7
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	7
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	6
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	6
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	6
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	6
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	6
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	6
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam \|2.5.A.3a\|	6
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	6
Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	6
Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	6
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	6
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	6
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	6

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MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 208s year 1994

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