MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ 280s year 1985

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Pass percent:72.05%

(The average a petrol MERCEDES BENZ 280 year 1985 passes without issue)

Based on:10,380 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	723
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	417
Brake pipe excessively corroded	257
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	208
Registration plate lamp issues	206
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	190
Registration plate issues	159
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	155
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	120
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	113
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	112
Rear brake binding	110
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	109
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	99
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	99
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	93
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	82
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	81
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	80
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	71
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	71
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	68
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	64
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	59
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	59
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	55
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	54
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	53
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	51
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	50
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	49
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	45
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	45
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	43
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	43
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	41
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	40
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	38
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	37
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	36
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	36
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	34
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	33
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	32
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	32
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	31
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	29
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	28
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	27
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	27
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	26
Front brake application uneven	26
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	25
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	24
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	24
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	24
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	23
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	23
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	23
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	23
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	22
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	22
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	22
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	21
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	21
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	20
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	20
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	20
Windscreen has damage	20
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	19
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	19
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	19
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	19
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	19
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
Rear brake application uneven	18
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	18
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	18
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	18
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	17
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	17
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	17
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	17
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	16
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	16
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	16
Suspension component 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 Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	15
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	15
Windscreen washer not working	15
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	15
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	15
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	14
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
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\|	14
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	14
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	14
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	14
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	13
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	13
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	13
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	12
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	12
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	12
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	12
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	12
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	11
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\|	11
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	11
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	11
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	11
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	11
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\|	11
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	10
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	10
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	10
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	10
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	10
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	10
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	10
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	10
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	10
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	10
Brake hose damaged	10
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	10
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	9
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	9
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	9
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	9
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	9
Front Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	9
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	9
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	9
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	9
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9

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 1985

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