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MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ 230s year 1971

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mot history
Pass percent:71.69%
(The average a petrol MERCEDES BENZ 230 year 1971 passes without issue)
Based on:823 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment43
Registration plate lamp issues31
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|22
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|19
Brakes imbalanced across an axle15
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively14
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort11
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|10
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|10
Battery insecure |1.9.1|10
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|8
Brake pipe excessively corroded8
Rear brake binding8
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|7
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Registration plate issues7
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|6
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|5
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|5
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|4
Rear brake application uneven4
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Front brake application uneven4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|3
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Horn not working |1.6.2a|3
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|2
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|2
Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|2
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|2
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned |1.7.3|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load |5.2.4a|1
Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Nearside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Front Horn not working |1.6.2a|1
Nearside Front Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Wheel stud|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil |2.2.C.1f|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Windscreen has damage1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams |1.7.4b|1
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Fuel pipe leaking inside engine bay |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box |7.1.1|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear 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
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked |3.6.B.2b|1
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Brake hose kinked |3.6.B.4b|1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver |8.2.1a|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Direction indicator missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Direction indicator missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floorpan |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Outer Steering locking device insecure track rod end nut |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Inner Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing |3.6.G.1a|1
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle |7.3.A.2b|1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Semaphore indicator switch faulty |1.4.C.1c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Rear Wheel bolt|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis / floor pan |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f floor |2.4.A.3|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s + n/s/r chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r floor |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a|1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated |3.6.G.2|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output |1.2.4a|1
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |a| |i||1
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s and n/s floor pan |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure1
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Offside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Headlamp switch missing |1.7.1|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam all headlamps |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp not working on main beam all headlamps |1.7.5a|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill panel|jack point| |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a|1
Offside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill panel |6.1.B.2|1
Centre Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear bush |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Inner Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Front Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Inner Steering retaining device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Outer Front Steering retaining device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Inner Front Upper Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|1
Nearside front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Offside front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Front Steering damper leaking oil |2.2.C.1f|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|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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