MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ 280s year 1981

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Pass percent:71.57%

(The average a petrol MERCEDES BENZ 280 year 1981 passes without issue)

Based on:3,848 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	357
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	157
Registration plate lamp issues	106
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	90
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	83
Brake pipe excessively corroded	81
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	76
Rear brake binding	76
Registration plate issues	59
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	52
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	52
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	47
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	42
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	41
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	41
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	38
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	37
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	37
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	36
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	34
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	32
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	32
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	30
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	28
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	28
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	27
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	23
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	22
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	22
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	21
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	21
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	20
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	20
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	20
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	20
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	20
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	20
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	19
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	19
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	19
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	18
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	18
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	17
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	16
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	14
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	14
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	13
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	13
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	12
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	12
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	12
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Front brake application uneven	11
Windscreen washer not working	10
Rear brake application uneven	10
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	10
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	10
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	10
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	10
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	10
Brake hose damaged	9
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	9
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	9
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	9
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	9
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	9
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	9
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	8
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	8
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	8
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	8
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	7
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	7
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	7
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	7
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	6
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	6
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	6
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	6
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	6
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Windscreen has damage	6
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	6
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	6
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	6
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	6
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	6
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	5
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Offside Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	5
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	5
Nearside Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	5
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	5
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	5
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	4
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	4
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	4
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	4
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	4
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	4
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	4
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	4
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	4
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	357
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	157
Registration plate lamp issues	106
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	90
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	83
Brake pipe excessively corroded	81
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	76
Rear brake binding	76
Registration plate issues	59
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	52
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	52
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	47
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	42
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	41
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	41
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	38
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	37
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	37
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	36
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	34
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	32
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	32
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	30
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	28
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	28
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	27
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	23
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	22
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	22
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	21
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	21
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	20
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	20
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	20
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	20
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	20
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	20
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	19
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	19
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	19
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	18
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	18
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	17
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	16
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	14
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	14
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	13
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	13
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	12
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	12
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	12
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Front brake application uneven	11
Windscreen washer not working	10
Rear brake application uneven	10
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	10
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	10
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	10
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	10
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	10
Brake hose damaged	9
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	9
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	9
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	9
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	9
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	9
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	9
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	8
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	8
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	8
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	8
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	7
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	7
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	7
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	7
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	6
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	6
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	6
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	6
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	6
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Windscreen has damage	6
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	6
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	6
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	6
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	6
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	6
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	5
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Offside Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	5
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	5
Nearside Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	5
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	5
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	5
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	4
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	4
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Offside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	4
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	4
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	4
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	4
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	4
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	4
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	4
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4

MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ 280s year 1981

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