MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ 280s year 1971

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Pass percent:75.40%

(The average a petrol MERCEDES BENZ 280 year 1971 passes without issue)

Based on:5,375 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	273
Registration plate lamp issues	136
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	88
Rear brake binding	79
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	73
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	68
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	64
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	63
Brake pipe excessively corroded	59
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	57
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	44
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	41
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	37
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	36
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	35
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	35
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	34
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	33
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	31
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	31
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	30
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	29
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	28
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	27
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	27
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	26
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	25
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	24
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	24
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	23
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	23
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	23
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	22
Registration plate issues	22
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	21
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	20
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	20
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	19
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	19
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	19
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Front brake application uneven	18
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	18
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	18
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	15
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	14
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Windscreen washer not working	13
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	12
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	12
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	12
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	12
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	11
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	11
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	11
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	11
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	10
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	10
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	10
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	10
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	10
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	10
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	9
Rear brake application uneven	9
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	9
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
An item not tested \|Manual\|	9
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	9
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	8
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	8
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	8
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	8
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	8
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	8
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	7
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	7
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	7
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	7
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	6
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	6
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	6
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	6
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	6
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	6
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	6
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	6
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	6
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	6
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	6
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	5
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	5
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	5
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	5
Front Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	5
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	5
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	5
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	5
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	5
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Windscreen has damage	5
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	5
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	5
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	4
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	4
Fuel system component leaking pump \|7.2.3\|	4
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	4
Power steering inoperative \|2.3.3a\|	4
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	4
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	4
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	4
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	4
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	4
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Brake hose damaged	4
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Steering box has a significant oil leak \|2.2.D.2e\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	4
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	4
Nearside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	4

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	273
Registration plate lamp issues	136
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	88
Rear brake binding	79
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	73
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	68
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	64
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	63
Brake pipe excessively corroded	59
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	57
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	44
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	41
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	37
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	36
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	35
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	35
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	34
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	33
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	31
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	31
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	30
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	29
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	28
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	27
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	27
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	26
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	25
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	24
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	24
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	23
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	23
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	23
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	22
Registration plate issues	22
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	21
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	20
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	20
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	19
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	19
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	19
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Front brake application uneven	18
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	18
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	18
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	15
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	15
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	14
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Windscreen washer not working	13
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	12
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	12
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	12
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	12
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	11
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	11
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	11
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	11
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	10
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	10
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	10
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	10
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	10
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	10
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	9
Rear brake application uneven	9
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	9
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
An item not tested \|Manual\|	9
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	9
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	8
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	8
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	8
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	8
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	8
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	8
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	7
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	7
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	7
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	7
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	6
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	6
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	6
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	6
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	6
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1c\|	6
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	6
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	6
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	6
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	6
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	6
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	5
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	5
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	5
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	5
Front Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	5
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	5
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	5
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	5
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	5
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Windscreen has damage	5
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	5
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	5
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	4
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	4
Fuel system component leaking pump \|7.2.3\|	4
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	4
Power steering inoperative \|2.3.3a\|	4
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	4
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	4
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	4
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	4
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	4
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	4
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Brake hose damaged	4
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Steering box has a significant oil leak \|2.2.D.2e\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn \|7.2.4c\|	4
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	4
Nearside Front Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	4

MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ 280s year 1971

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