MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ 280s year 1983

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Pass percent:71.02%

(The average a petrol MERCEDES BENZ 280 year 1983 passes without issue)

Based on:8,323 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	546
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	289
Brake pipe excessively corroded	284
Registration plate lamp issues	210
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	186
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	154
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	132
Rear brake binding	122
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	117
Registration plate issues	115
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	111
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	108
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	91
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	91
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	89
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	66
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	64
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	63
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	58
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	57
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	56
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	53
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	53
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	52
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	52
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	49
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	48
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	46
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	46
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	46
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	46
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	46
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	44
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	43
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	40
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	36
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	35
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	32
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	32
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	31
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	30
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	29
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	29
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	28
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	26
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	26
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	25
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	25
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	25
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	24
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	24
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	24
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	24
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	24
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	23
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	23
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	23
Front brake application uneven	23
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	23
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	22
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	22
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	20
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	19
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	19
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	19
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	19
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	18
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	18
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	18
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	18
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	18
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	18
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	17
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	16
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	16
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	16
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	16
Windscreen has damage	16
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	16
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	15
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	15
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	15
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	14
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	14
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	14
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	14
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	14
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	13
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	13
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	13
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	13
Windscreen washer not working	13
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	13
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	12
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	12
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	12
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	12
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	12
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	12
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	12
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	12
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	12
Front Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	11
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	11
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	11
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	11
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	11
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	10
Brake hose damaged	10
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	10
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	10
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	10
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	9
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	9
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	9
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	9
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	9
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	9
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	9
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	8
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	8
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	8
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	8
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	8
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Parking brake lever releases when knocked \|3.1.6a\|	8

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.

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MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ 280s year 1983

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