MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 250s year 1986

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Pass percent:63.93%

(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ 250 year 1986 passes without issue)

Based on:707 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	72
Headlamp aim out of alignment	66
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	41
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	20
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	18
Registration plate lamp issues	18
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	16
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	16
Rear brake binding	15
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Registration plate issues	12
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	11
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	10
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	10
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	9
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	7
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Windscreen has damage	6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	5
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Front brake application uneven	3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	3
Offside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	3
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Nearside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside 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
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Steering box has a significant oil leak \|2.2.D.2e\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Offside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Rear brake application uneven	2
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
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\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	2
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Front Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	2
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front 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 Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	1
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.7.5c\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing \|3.5.1l\|	1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	1
Offside 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 Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear Sub-frame fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))	1
Fuel system component leaking Rear injector leak off leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At wishbone mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure \|1.9.2a\|	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
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing cant find switch \|7.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle central locking faulty \|6.2.3 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle central locking issues \|6.2.3 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle central locking issues \|6.2.3 \|a\|\|	1
Fuel hose leaking engine bay \|6.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Emissions not tested excessive smoke \|8.2.2.2 \|e\|\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Fuel pipe excessively damaged \|7.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing \|3.6.G.1a\|	1
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking leak off pipes \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Brake pedal actuating cable wires broken and cable significantly weakened \|3.3.A.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Offside Brake warning device not working correctly \|3.3.D.3a\|	1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced \|2.4.F.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front Upper Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Inner Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	1
Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Offside Front Steering arm has had excessive heat applied \|2.2.C.1e\|	1
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Offside Side repeater insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended \|2.4.F.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	1
Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve insecure \|2.4.D.4\|	1
Nearside 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Fluid suspension has no suspension movement \|2.4.D.5\|	1
Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))	1
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play at steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))	1
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play by steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	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 Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.4.G.4e\|	1
Central Front Fuel pipe leaking cylinder 1 leak off pipe \|7.2.3\|	1
Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.D.3\|	1
Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Power steering inoperative \|2.3.3a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand \|1.2.4c\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion 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
Nearside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))	1
Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Central Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii))	1
Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	1
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))	1
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting All side (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting All Side (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Brake hose damaged	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer wheel arch \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer wheel arch \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint \|2.4.G.4b\|	1
Nearside Side repeater insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Steering system excessively tight ? o/s bbj \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))	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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MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 250s year 1986

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