MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ 230s year 1982

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Pass percent:70.08%

(The average a petrol MERCEDES BENZ 230 year 1982 passes without issue)

Based on:4,291 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	206
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	149
Brake pipe excessively corroded	133
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	114
Registration plate lamp issues	113
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	84
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	75
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	74
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	70
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	67
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	67
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	66
Registration plate issues	55
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	49
Rear brake binding	47
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	40
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	39
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	38
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	38
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	36
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	34
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	32
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	31
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	30
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	26
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	25
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	25
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	24
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	24
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	24
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	24
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	23
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	22
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	20
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	20
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	20
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	20
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	19
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	19
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	18
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	17
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	17
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	17
Front brake application uneven	16
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	16
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	15
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	14
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	13
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	13
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	12
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	12
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Rear brake application uneven	12
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	12
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	12
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	11
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	11
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	11
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	10
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	10
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Windscreen washer not working	10
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	8
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	7
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	7
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	7
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	6
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	6
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	6
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	6
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	6
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	6
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Front Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	6
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	6
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Windscreen has damage	6
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	5
Nearside Front Passengers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	5
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	5
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	5
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	5
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	5
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	5
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))	5
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	4
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	4
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.G.1f\|	4
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	4
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	4
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	4
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Drivers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))	4
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	206
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	149
Brake pipe excessively corroded	133
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	114
Registration plate lamp issues	113
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	84
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	75
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	74
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	70
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	67
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	67
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	66
Registration plate issues	55
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	49
Rear brake binding	47
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	40
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	39
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	38
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	38
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	36
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	34
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	32
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	31
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	30
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	26
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	25
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	25
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	24
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	24
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	24
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	24
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	23
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	22
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	20
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	20
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	20
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	20
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	19
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	19
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	18
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	17
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	17
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	17
Front brake application uneven	16
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	16
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	15
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	14
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	13
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	13
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	12
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	12
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Rear brake application uneven	12
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	12
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	12
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	11
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	11
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	11
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	10
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	10
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Windscreen washer not working	10
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	8
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	7
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	7
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	7
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	6
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	6
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	6
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	6
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	6
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	6
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Front Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	6
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	6
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Windscreen has damage	6
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	5
Nearside Front Passengers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	5
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	5
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	5
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	5
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	5
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	5
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	5
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))	5
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	4
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	4
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.G.1f\|	4
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	4
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	4
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	4
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Drivers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))	4
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4

MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ 230s year 1982

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