MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ 230s year 1985

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Pass percent:68.35%

(The average a petrol MERCEDES BENZ 230 year 1985 passes without issue)

Based on:8,623 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	412
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	349
Brake pipe excessively corroded	325
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	239
Registration plate lamp issues	219
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	208
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	185
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	151
Registration plate issues	142
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	139
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	124
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	104
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	97
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	97
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	96
Rear brake binding	93
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	76
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	74
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	72
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	70
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	67
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	64
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	61
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	60
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	60
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	57
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	56
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	55
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	55
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	51
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	49
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	44
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	41
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	41
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	40
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	38
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	36
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	36
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	36
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	34
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	34
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	34
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	33
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	33
Front brake application uneven	33
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	33
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	32
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	31
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	31
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	30
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	28
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
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	27
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	27
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	27
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	27
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	26
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	25
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\|	25
Windscreen has damage	25
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	25
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	24
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	24
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	24
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	24
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	24
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	23
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	23
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	22
Rear brake application uneven	22
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	22
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\|	22
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	22
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	21
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	21
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	21
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	21
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	21
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	21
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	20
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	19
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	19
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	19
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	19
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	19
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	19
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	19
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	19
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	18
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	18
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	18
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	17
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	17
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	16
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	16
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	16
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	16
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	15
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\|	15
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	15
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	15
Front Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	15
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	15
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	15
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	15
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	14
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	14
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	14
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	14
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	14
Windscreen washer not working	13
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	13
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	13
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	13
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	13
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	13
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	13
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	12
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	12
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	12
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	12
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	12
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	12
Offside Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	12
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	12
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	12
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\|	12
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	11
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	11
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	11
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	11
Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	11
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	10
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	10
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	10
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	10
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	10
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	10
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	10
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	10
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	10
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	9
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	9
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	9
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	9
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	9
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	9
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	9
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	9
Offside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	9
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	9
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	9
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	9
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	9

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MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ 230s year 1985

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