MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 208Ds year 1997

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Pass percent:60.51%

(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ 208D year 1997 passes without issue)

Based on:633 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	91
Brake pipe excessively corroded	87
Headlamp aim out of alignment	59
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	50
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	46
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	42
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	30
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	23
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	23
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	22
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	21
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	20
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	20
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	19
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	18
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	16
Windscreen has damage	15
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	13
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	11
Registration plate issues	11
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	11
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	11
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	10
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	10
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	9
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	9
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	9
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	8
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	7
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	7
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	5
Rear brake binding	5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	5
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Brake hose damaged	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	4
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	4
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Rear brake application uneven	4
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	4
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	3
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	3
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	3
Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.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
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Front Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Nearside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	2
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	2
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	2
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Nearside Direction indicators not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Brake back plate\|s\| securing device excessively deteriorated \|3.5.1j\|	1
Offside Rear Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Detachable tow ball assembly inappropriately repaired \|6.6.7\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened \|3.6.A.2b\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Rear Brake pivot excessively damaged and seriously weakened \|3.5.1e\|	1
Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	1
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Centre Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Brake lever excessively worn and seriously weakened \|3.5.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Brake warning device not working correctly \|3.3.D.3a\|	1
Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Inner Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Brake valve insecurely mounted \|3.6.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Front Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Offside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Front brake application uneven	1
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Offside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Hand operated control valve has insufficient damping on valves controlling lock actuators \|3.2.1f\|	1
Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked \|3.6.B.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear \|8.1.2b\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.2.1b\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	1
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control \|2.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Front Lower Drag link end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not in a clean condition and function impaired \|1.1.4a\|	1
Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Brake cable locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated 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
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Steering wheel locking device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective \|8.4.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard \|3.6.E.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.4.B.1\|	1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Upper Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Front Service brake application uneven across the axle \|3.7.D.2b\|	1
Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle \|3.7.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified and seriously weakened \|2.4.A.2\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float \|2.1.3\|	1
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.2.1b\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Windscreen wiper control missing \|8.2.1a\|	1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	1
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	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
Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Front Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated \|3.3.D.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	1
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Front Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Front Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Front Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Centre Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. \|5.1.1\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 208Ds year 1997

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