MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ 280s year 1984

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Pass percent:72.38%

(The average a petrol MERCEDES BENZ 280 year 1984 passes without issue)

Based on:9,543 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	763
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	329
Brake pipe excessively corroded	280
Registration plate lamp issues	229
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	183
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	177
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	165
Registration plate issues	129
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	129
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	116
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	108
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	103
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	96
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	91
Rear brake binding	88
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	85
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	80
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	75
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	62
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	62
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	56
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	55
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	53
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	52
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	51
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	51
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	50
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	47
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	47
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	45
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	44
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	43
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	41
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	39
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	37
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	35
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	34
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	34
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	32
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	32
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	31
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	31
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	30
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	30
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	29
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	29
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	28
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	28
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	26
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	26
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	26
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	25
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	25
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	24
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	24
Front brake application uneven	23
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	23
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	23
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	23
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	23
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	22
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	22
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	21
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	21
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	21
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	21
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	21
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	20
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	19
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	19
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	19
Offside Rear 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
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	17
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	17
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	16
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Windscreen has damage	16
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	16
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	16
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	15
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	15
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	15
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	15
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	15
Windscreen washer not working	15
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	14
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	14
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	14
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	14
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	14
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	14
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	14
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	13
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\|	13
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	13
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	12
Rear brake application uneven	12
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	12
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	12
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	12
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	12
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	11
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	11
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	11
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	11
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	11
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	11
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Front Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	11
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	10
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	10
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	10
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	9
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	9
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\|	9
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	9
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	9
Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	9
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	9
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	9
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	9
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	9
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	8
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	8
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	8
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	8
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	8
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	8
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	8
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	8
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	8
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	8
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	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 1984

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