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MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 212s year 1996

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mot history
Pass percent:63.60%
(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ 212 year 1996 passes without issue)
Based on:566 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded73
Registration plate lamp issues53
Headlamp aim out of alignment48
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively31
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort24
Brake hose excessively deteriorated20
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|15
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|14
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|14
Horn not working |1.6.2a|13
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|10
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|10
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|10
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Rear brake binding9
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle9
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|8
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|8
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Front brake application uneven7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|5
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|5
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|5
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|5
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault5
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Registration plate issues4
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|4
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|4
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|3
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|3
Rear brake application uneven3
Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|3
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|3
Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|3
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Windscreen has damage3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||2
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|2
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded |6.6.1|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|2
Front brake excessively fluctuating2
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose |2.4.F.1a|1
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose |2.4.F.1a|1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a|1
Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment |3.5.1f|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Nearside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear brake disc cracked |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded +outer chassis leg |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg |5.2.6|1
Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))1
Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Front Brake hose porous |1.1.12 |e||1
Offside Front Brake hose porous |1.1.12 |e||1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Spare wheel likely to become detached crossmember |6.1.5 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering chassis |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Offside Front Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1c|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| 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
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired |1.5.1c|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |4.4.3 |a||1
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen |4.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
Offside Rear Brake insecure Hand brake shoe retaining clip insecure (1.1.21 (c))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis leg |6.6.6|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill full length |5.2.6|1
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |1.7.4a|1
Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing |2.4.E.2|1
Offside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing |2.4.E.2|1
Offside Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated |5.2.3|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Offside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear |3.5.1f|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|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
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| obscured more than 50% |1.1.A.3c|1
Front Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|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
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Brake lever has restricted free movement hand brake lever / adjuster (1.1.15 (e))1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded |6.6.1|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted |3.6.E.3|1
Brake pipe excessively damaged |3.6.B.2c|1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated |3.1.3c|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Inner Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Inner Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis at shocker mount. |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis at shocker mount. |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring |2.4.B.7a|1
Front Front suspension locking device ineffective |2.5.A.4|1
Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member |6.6.6|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member |6.6.6|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
Offside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Fuel hose insecure |7.2.1|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Brake linkage locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Offside Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Rear Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))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
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Middle inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door steps |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|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.

Please note: We take the data from the DVSA. This data is raw and can contain typos and spelling mistakes that garages may have entered while recording a MOT result. Specifically miss-match on names of models and makes. We are constantly cleaning the data so bear with the odd issue.

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