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MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ 280s year 1978

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mot history
Pass percent:69.22%
(The average a petrol MERCEDES BENZ 280 year 1978 passes without issue)
Based on:653 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment32
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively26
Registration plate lamp issues22
Brake hose excessively deteriorated20
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|15
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|14
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|14
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|13
Rear brake binding12
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|11
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|10
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|10
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Brake pipe excessively corroded9
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|8
Brakes imbalanced across an axle8
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|8
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|7
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|6
Registration plate issues6
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|4
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|4
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|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 position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|4
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Windscreen has damage3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Battery insecure |1.9.1|3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Horn not working |1.6.2a|3
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|3
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)3
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch |2.4.A.3|2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|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 Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Front brake application uneven2
Semaphore indicator switch faulty |1.4.C.1c|2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|2
Emissions not tested |7.0|2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
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|2
Offside Front coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|2
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Rear brake application uneven1
Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Indicator switch faulty does not hold in the on position in any direction |1.4.A.1|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing pannel (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor corrosion various places (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Front Upper 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 Upper 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 Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing |3.6.C.3|1
Fuel system component insecure filter and pump |7.2.1|1
Fuel pipe insecure |7.2.1|1
Fuel pipe leaking pump to filter |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland |2.5.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland |2.5.B.1b|1
Offside Front Drag link end loose |2.2.B.1d|1
Nearside Front Steering box cracked and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel |3.3.A.3|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low (1.4.1 (a))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |3.1.9|1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing |5.3.4 |b| |ii||1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Horn emits two or more alternating tones |1.6.2d|1
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound |1.6.2e|1
Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulk head next to servo |6.1.B.2|1
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect very dim (4.1.2 (c))1
Windscreen washer control missing |8.2.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released1
Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush rear |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush rear |2.4.G.2|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Horn sounds harsh or grating |1.6.2e|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear sills |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis at steering box |2.1.2 |e| |ii||1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.1.2 |e| |i||1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched twisted |1.1.12 |b| |ii||1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Front fog lamp switch inoperative dose not light up |4.5.3 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mount |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mount |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced suspension area |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mount |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mount |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Offside Front brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked |2.4.C.1a|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear brake caliper locking device insecure |3.5.1l|1
Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
An item not tested |Manual|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 Front Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|1
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber ring |6.1.2 |a||1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point on sill |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users petrol leak |8.4.1 |a| |i||1
Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached exhaust box |8.1.1 |b| |ii||1
Emissions not tested because of exhaust blow |8.2.1.2 |d||1
Brake performance not tested engine keeps cutting out |1.2.1 |g||1
Brake performance not tested because of petrol leak |1.2.1 |g||1
Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1

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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