MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 250s year 1992

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Pass percent:73.45%

(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ 250 year 1992 passes without issue)

Based on:1,454 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	109
Headlamp aim out of alignment	81
Registration plate lamp issues	39
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	33
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	25
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	19
Registration plate issues	17
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	15
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	15
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	12
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	10
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	9
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Offside 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
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	4
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Windscreen has damage	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Rear brake application uneven	3
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	3
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Offside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))	2
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	2
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	2
Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Rear brake binding	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Nearside Side repeater not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	2
Offside Drag link end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	109
Headlamp aim out of alignment	81
Registration plate lamp issues	39
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	33
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	25
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	19
Registration plate issues	17
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	15
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	15
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	12
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	10
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	9
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Offside 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
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	4
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Windscreen has damage	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Rear brake application uneven	3
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	3
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Offside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))	2
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	2
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	2
Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Rear brake binding	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	2
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	2
Nearside Side repeater not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	2
Offside Drag link end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))	2

MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 250s year 1992

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