MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 250s year 1991

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Pass percent:70.90%

(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ 250 year 1991 passes without issue)

Based on:1,395 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	112
Headlamp aim out of alignment	79
Registration plate lamp issues	61
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	43
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	22
Registration plate issues	17
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	15
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	15
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	12
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	11
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Rear brake binding	10
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	7
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	6
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	6
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	5
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	5
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	5
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	4
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	3
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))	2
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	2
Rear brake application uneven	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Windscreen has damage	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Offside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	112
Headlamp aim out of alignment	79
Registration plate lamp issues	61
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	43
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	39
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	22
Registration plate issues	17
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	15
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	15
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	12
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	11
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Rear brake binding	10
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	7
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	6
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	6
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	5
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	5
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	5
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	4
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	3
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))	2
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	2
Rear brake application uneven	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Windscreen has damage	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Offside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2

MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 250s year 1991

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