MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ 230s year 1986

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Pass percent:69.99%

(The average a petrol MERCEDES BENZ 230 year 1986 passes without issue)

Based on:2,936 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	175
Headlamp aim out of alignment	166
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	91
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	86
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	76
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	72
Registration plate lamp issues	70
Rear brake binding	45
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	39
Registration plate issues	38
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	36
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	34
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	33
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	33
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	32
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	31
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	31
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	29
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	29
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	26
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	23
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	20
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	20
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	18
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	17
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	16
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	13
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	12
Windscreen has damage	12
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	11
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	11
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	11
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	10
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	10
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	10
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	10
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	9
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	9
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	8
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	8
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	7
Front brake application uneven	7
Nearside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	7
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Windscreen washer not working	5
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	5
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Offside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Rear brake application uneven	5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	4
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))	4
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	4
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
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\|	4
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
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\|	4
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	4
Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	4
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	4
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	3
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Brake hose damaged	3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	3
Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Front Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	3
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	3
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	3
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	3
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Power steering inoperative \|2.3.3a\|	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	3
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Windscreen wiper not working \|3.4 \|a\|\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	3

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Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	175
Headlamp aim out of alignment	166
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	91
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	86
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	76
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	72
Registration plate lamp issues	70
Rear brake binding	45
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	39
Registration plate issues	38
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	36
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	34
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	33
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	33
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	32
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	31
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	31
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	29
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	29
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	26
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	23
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	20
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	20
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	18
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	17
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	16
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	15
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	13
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	12
Windscreen has damage	12
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	11
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	11
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	11
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	10
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	10
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	10
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	10
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	9
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	9
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	8
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	8
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	7
Front brake application uneven	7
Nearside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	7
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Windscreen washer not working	5
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	5
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Offside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Rear brake application uneven	5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	4
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))	4
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	4
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
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\|	4
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
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\|	4
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	4
Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	4
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	4
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	3
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Brake hose damaged	3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	3
Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Front Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	3
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	3
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	3
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	3
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Power steering inoperative \|2.3.3a\|	3
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	3
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Windscreen wiper not working \|3.4 \|a\|\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	3

MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ 230s year 1986

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