MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 307s year 1987

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Pass percent:58.33%

(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ 307 year 1987 passes without issue)

Based on:396 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	37
Headlamp aim out of alignment	34
Brake pipe excessively corroded	28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	25
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	25
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	24
Registration plate lamp issues	21
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	14
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	13
Registration plate issues	11
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	10
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	7
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	7
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	7
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Windscreen washer not working	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	6
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	5
Rear brake binding	5
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Rear brake application uneven	5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	5
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	4
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	4
Bonnet retaining device ineffective \|8.4.2\|	4
Windscreen has damage	4
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	4
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))	3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Front brake application uneven	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Passengers seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	3
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))	2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	2
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape \|1.7.6\|	1
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	1
Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Hazard warning switch insecure \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))	1
Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury step (6.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))	1
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected \|steering box fitted\| \|2.3 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Power steering component leaking steering box \|2.1.5 \|a\|\|	1
Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (d) (i))	1
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Power steering inoperative \|2.3.3a\|	1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Electrical wiring insecure \|1.9.2a\|	1
Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed \|1.9.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near box \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Steering box deformed and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	1
Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.2\|	1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose \|3.5.1j\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	1
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	1
Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Side repeater insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))	1
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))	1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body- beside colum/box mounting points (2.1.2 (e) (i))	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength drivers door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe and box (6.1.2 (a))	1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))	1
Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))	1
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))	1
Offside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))	1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	1
Offside Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))	1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in 2 places \|3.6.C.3\|	1
rear brake recording little or no effort 200 on each \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp o/s and n/s \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure \|2.1.6\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Rear front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view \|8.3.1c\|	1
Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))	1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Upper Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Upper Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Lower Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Upper Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Lower Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Power steering pump drive system defective \|2.3.6\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Drivers seat with a defective structure Bolts missing (6.2.5 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))	1
Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear of silencer (6.1.2 (a))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged From master cylinder (1.1.11 (d) (ii))	1
Horn not a continuous or uniform sound \|1.6.2e\|	1
Windscreen washer control missing \|8.2.1a\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))	1
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))	1
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear cross member around lower rear door frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near leaf spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Drivers seat with a defective structure inner step (6.2.5 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength near spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Nearside brake disc contaminated by grease \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect image appears to be upside down??? \|4.1.2 \|c\|\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported \|1.9.2a\|	1
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment loose in drag bar (chalked) (2.1.3 (b) (ii))	1
Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg, steering box mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))	1
Exhaust system insecure loose after first silencer box (6.1.2 (a))	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed \|6.3.5.a\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Indicator switch insecure \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))	1
Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Drivers view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers parking incorrectly (3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Front Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen \|4.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Offside Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.4.B.1\|	1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control \|6.1.B.1a\|	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	1
Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	1
Rear Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	1
Rear Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Brake hose damaged	1
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a missing flange bolt \|2.4.G.4c\|	1
Front drive shaft coupling is insecure \|2.5.C.1c\|	1

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 diesel MERCEDES BENZ 307s year 1987

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