MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ 250s year 1971

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Pass percent:75.40%

(The average a petrol MERCEDES BENZ 250 year 1971 passes without issue)

Based on:1,248 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	44
Registration plate lamp issues	34
Rear brake binding	24
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	23
Brake pipe excessively corroded	22
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	20
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	19
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	19
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	19
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	13
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	11
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	9
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	7
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Registration plate issues	7
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	6
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	5
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	5
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Front brake excessively fluctuating	4
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Brake hose damaged	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	3
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	2
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	2
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Offside Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	2
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	2
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	2
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	2
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control \|6.1.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported \|1.9.2a\|	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
Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration co to high \|7.3.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section/box \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer corroded \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	1
Offside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Inner Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Offside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Centre Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated \|3.5.1j\|	1
Direction indicators not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.D.3a\|	1
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front rear bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front rear bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Rear brake application uneven	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated \|7.8 \|c\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working side light comes on instead of correct light \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced \|4.1.4 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit earth lead loose \|4.13 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Windscreen wiper not working \|3.4 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch near shock absorber and cab \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan and wheel arch are near pedal box \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch and wheel arch above wheel \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Driver`s seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.5 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Passenger`s seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking from fuel pump \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel \|3.3.A.3\|	1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working Side light not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working Side light not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Indicator switch faulty Indicator switch \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play offside inner \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Offside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect break point \|4.1.2 \|c\|\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding 50kg \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear front brake binding 20kg \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
front brake binding both \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	1
Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	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 Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor pan \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Centre Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Centre Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	1
Windscreen has damage	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Nearside Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged \|2.4.G.4a\|	1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.4.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded all around brake pedal and on inner arch \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Obligatory mirror missing n/s mirror \|8.1.1\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o//sr outter sill holed \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r outter sill holed \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s/f subframe bush perished visible from inner wheel arch \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s/f subframe bush perished visible from inner wheel arch \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f inner wheel arch holed \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r inner wheel arch holed \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r inner wheel arch holed \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1\|	1
Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s/r outter cv boot insecure \|2.4.G.4e\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	1
Front Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))	1
Windscreen damaged and affecting the drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))	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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))	1
Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported joint to flexable hose \|3.6.B.1\|	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
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Cross member \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Nearside Inner 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 Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Stop lamp not working both sides \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|1.1.12 \|d\|\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|1.1.12 \|d\|\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired \|3.6.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired \|3.6.A.3\|	1
Brake pipe inappropriately repaired \|3.6.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken \|3.1.5\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	1
Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Upper Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Steering column universal joint locking device missing \|2.1.6\|	1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Ball joint has excessive play Centre steering arm \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Brake servo damaged and function impaired \|3.6.A.2c\|	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ 250s year 1971

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