MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 240s year 1983

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Pass percent:68.28%

(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ 240 year 1983 passes without issue)

Based on:870 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	58
Brake pipe excessively corroded	45
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	40
Registration plate lamp issues	35
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	31
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	28
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	27
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	22
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	20
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	20
Registration plate issues	17
Rear brake binding	14
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	13
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	12
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	9
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	5
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	5
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	4
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	4
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	3
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	2
Nearside Front 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	2
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\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Centre Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	2
Horn sounds harsh or grating \|1.6.2e\|	2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Centre Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Windscreen has damage	1
Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Steering box deformed and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play both \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings suspension mount \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seatbelt mount \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seatbelt mount \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.3.2a\|	1
Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating \|1.3.2b\|	1
Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idler at nearside \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Inner Drag link end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating \|1.2.1b\|	1
Front Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| flickers when tapped lightly by hand \|1.1.4c\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing \|3.6.G.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Power steering pump drive system defective \|2.3.6\|	1
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Inner Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Inner 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 Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired \|1.5.1c\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))	1
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings at upper bearing \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail \|1.1.12 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.D.3\|	1
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.D.3\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	1
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Rear brake application uneven	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.6b\|	1
Horn not a constant note \|1.7.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
front brake binding fronts \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing passenger and rear seats \|5.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.3\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Lower Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))	1
Brake performance not tested due leaking (1.2.1 (g))	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve insecure \|2.4.D.4\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	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
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\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Front Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam \|1.7.4a\|	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 front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Centre Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1

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MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 240s year 1983

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