MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 240s year 1982

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Pass percent:68.26%

(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ 240 year 1982 passes without issue)

Based on:712 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	41
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	32
Brake pipe excessively corroded	26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	23
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	23
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	22
Registration plate lamp issues	21
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	16
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	15
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Registration plate issues	14
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Rear brake binding	12
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	10
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	8
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	8
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Front brake application uneven	6
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	6
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	5
Offside 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 Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	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
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	3
Windscreen washer not working	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	3
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	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
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Nearside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	2
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
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\|	2
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Horn sounds harsh or grating \|1.6.2e\|	2
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	2
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Centre Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel \|3.1.6c\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Boot lid insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	1
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))	1
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheelarch (6.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Stop lamp\|s\| showing white light to the rear \|4.3.3 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen \|4.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working \|1.7.4c\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Rear brake application uneven	1
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe inappropriately repaired \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe inappropriately repaired \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
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\|	1
Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg 2 patches marked with paint (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))	1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Power steering pump drive system defective \|2.3.6\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen \|1.8.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Steering locking device missing Inner & outer castle nuts have no split pins fitted \|2.1.3 \|d\|\|	1
Nearside Steering locking device missing Inner & outer castle nuts have no split pins fitted \|2.1.3 \|d\|\|	1
Nearside Outer Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Inner Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Inner Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Outer Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure mounting bolt loose \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.3 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative \|4.1.5 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing around coil spring \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount to inner sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount to inner sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mount missing \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Braking system leaking master cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	1
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand \|1.2.4c\|	1
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bay panal (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch upper arm and spring mounting \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|5.3.4 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Rear Fuel pipe union leaking \|6.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))	1
Lower Steering arm modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Windscreen has damage	1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint excessively corroded and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Drivers view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor wont stay up (3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Power steering component leaking resovoir cap (2.1.5 (a))	1
Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))	1
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire number 4 and 6 injector (6.1.3 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis runner \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Exhaust system insecure Rubbers are missing \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken \|5.3.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken \|5.3.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Parking \|secondary brake\| on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel \|1.3.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking @engine \|6.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Rear Fuel system component leaking injector pipe \|7.2.3\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking injector leak off (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Rear rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left \|1.6.B4\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	1
Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view \|8.3.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush \|2.5.B.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Centre Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Steering column retaining device missing \|2.1.6\|	1
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Steering box has a significant oil leak \|2.2.D.2e\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Front Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and inner wing \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Brake servo leaking \|3.6.C.1c\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Parking brake lever insecure \|3.1.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion wheel arch \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion Sill \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion Sill \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Front bumper \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure \|1.9.2a\|	1
Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 240s year 1982

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