MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ 280s year 1989

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Pass percent:65.07%

(The average a petrol MERCEDES BENZ 280 year 1989 passes without issue)

Based on:1,088 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	75
Brake pipe excessively corroded	50
Registration plate lamp issues	47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	46
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	33
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	33
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	20
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	20
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	14
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	13
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	11
Rear brake binding	10
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	10
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	10
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Registration plate issues	9
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	8
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	8
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	8
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	7
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	6
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	6
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	6
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	5
Rear brake application uneven	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	5
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))	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	5
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	5
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))	4
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Nearside 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))	4
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Windscreen washer not working	3
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	3
Centre Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))	3
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	3
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	3
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Nearside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))	2
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	2
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	2
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	2
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Front Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	75
Brake pipe excessively corroded	50
Registration plate lamp issues	47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	46
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	33
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	33
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	20
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	20
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	14
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	13
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	11
Rear brake binding	10
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	10
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	10
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	9
Registration plate issues	9
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	8
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	8
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	8
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	7
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	6
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	6
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	6
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	5
Rear brake application uneven	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	5
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))	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	5
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	5
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))	4
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	4
Nearside 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))	4
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Windscreen washer not working	3
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	3
Centre Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))	3
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	3
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	3
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle \|7.3.A.2b\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Nearside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))	2
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	2
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	2
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	2
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Front Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ 280s year 1989

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