MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ 230s year 1983

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Pass percent:69.84%

(The average a petrol MERCEDES BENZ 230 year 1983 passes without issue)

Based on:6,241 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	314
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	243
Brake pipe excessively corroded	209
Registration plate lamp issues	171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	150
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	124
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	114
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	105
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	91
Registration plate issues	86
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	80
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	79
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	74
Rear brake binding	70
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	67
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	59
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	55
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	52
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	51
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	48
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	44
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	41
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	40
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	39
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	37
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	37
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	36
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	34
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	33
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	33
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	32
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	31
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	31
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	30
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	29
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	28
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	28
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	28
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	26
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	26
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\|	24
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	24
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	23
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	22
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	21
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\|	21
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	21
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	21
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	20
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	20
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	20
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	20
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	19
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	19
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	19
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	19
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	18
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	18
Front brake application uneven	18
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	18
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	17
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	17
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	17
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	16
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	16
Rear brake application uneven	15
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	15
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	15
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	15
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	15
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	15
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	14
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	14
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	14
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\|	14
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	14
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	13
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	13
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	13
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	13
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	13
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\|	13
Windscreen washer not working	13
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	12
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	12
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	12
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	12
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	12
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	12
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	11
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	11
Front Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	11
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	11
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	11
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Windscreen has damage	10
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	10
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	10
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	10
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	9
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	9
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	9
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	9
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	9
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	9
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	9
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	9
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	8
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	8
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	8
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	8
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	8
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	8
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	8
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	8
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	8
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	7
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	7
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	7
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	7
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	7
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	7
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	7
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Nearside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	6
Centre Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	6
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	6
Offside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	6
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	6
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	6
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	6
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	6
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	6
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	6
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	314
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	243
Brake pipe excessively corroded	209
Registration plate lamp issues	171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	150
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	124
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	114
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	105
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	91
Registration plate issues	86
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	80
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	79
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	74
Rear brake binding	70
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	67
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	59
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	55
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	52
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	51
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	48
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	44
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	41
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	40
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	39
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	37
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	37
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	36
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	34
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	33
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	33
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	32
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	31
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	31
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	30
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	29
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	28
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	28
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	28
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	26
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	26
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\|	24
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	24
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	23
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	22
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	21
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\|	21
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	21
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	21
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	20
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	20
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	20
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	20
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	19
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	19
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	19
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	19
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	18
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	18
Front brake application uneven	18
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	18
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	17
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	17
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	17
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	16
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	16
Rear brake application uneven	15
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	15
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	15
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	15
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	15
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	15
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	14
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	14
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	14
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\|	14
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	14
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	13
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	13
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	13
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	13
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	13
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\|	13
Windscreen washer not working	13
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	12
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	12
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	12
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	12
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	12
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	12
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	11
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	11
Front Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	11
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	11
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	11
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Windscreen has damage	10
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	10
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	10
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	10
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	9
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	9
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	9
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	9
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	9
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	9
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	9
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	9
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	8
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	8
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	8
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	8
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	8
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	8
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	8
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	8
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	8
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	7
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	7
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	7
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	7
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	7
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	7
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	7
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	7
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Nearside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	6
Centre Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	6
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	6
Offside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	6
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	6
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	6
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	6
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	6
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	6
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	6
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6

MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ 230s year 1983

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