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MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 240s year 1985

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mot history
Pass percent:68.64%
(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ 240 year 1985 passes without issue)
Based on:507 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment41
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|21
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort18
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|17
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively17
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|13
Brake pipe excessively corroded12
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|12
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|12
Registration plate lamp issues11
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|9
Brake hose excessively deteriorated9
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle9
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Rear brake binding7
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|6
Registration plate issues6
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|5
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|5
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Front brake application uneven5
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|4
Emissions not tested |7.0|4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Battery insecure |1.9.1|4
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|4
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Rear brake application uneven3
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
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Brake hose damaged2
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch lower rear |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis and boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|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 Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire Engine |6.1.3 |b| |ii||1
Central Rear Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire |6.1.3 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking point |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking point |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Jacking point |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Front 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
Emissions not tested |7.4.B.1|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |1.3.2e|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose |3.5.1i|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened |2.4.C.1b|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Fuel pipe leaking leak offs |7.2.3|1
Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e|1
Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Brake linkage excessively corroded and seriously weakened |3.5.1e|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside 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
Offside Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.3 |a| |i||1
Nearside Steering box drop arm likely to become detached |2.1.3 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wing at anti roll bar mount |5.3.6 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|1
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Centre Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |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
Offside Front Steering box excessively corroded and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|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 Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Torque/reaction 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 Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|1
Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Power steering component|s| leaking from a failed seal |2.3.3b|1
Brake lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn |3.1.5|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside 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
Offside 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
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
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|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
Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| obscured more than 50% |1.1.A.3c|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1|1
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|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|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
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill behind suspension arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe |3.6.A.1|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength outer sill and inner arch area |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded b post |5.2.6|1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside 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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Steering locking device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|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
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Front coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1e|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer |2.4.G.4e|1
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner |2.4.G.4e|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 Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel |1.2.1 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure |5.3.1d|1
Offside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure |5.3.1d|1
Fuel system component leaking injector |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside 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
Offside Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Windscreen has damage1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Centre Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a|1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front coil spring broken |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor / inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside 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 Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|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.

Please note: We take the data from the DVSA. This data is raw and can contain typos and spelling mistakes that garages may have entered while recording a MOT result. Specifically miss-match on names of models and makes. We are constantly cleaning the data so bear with the odd issue.

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