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

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Pass percent:58.41%

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

Based on:618 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	63
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	54
Brake pipe excessively corroded	42
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	42
Registration plate lamp issues	37
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	33
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	26
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	25
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Rear brake application uneven	23
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	21
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	20
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	19
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	17
Rear brake binding	17
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Registration plate issues	14
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	13
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	11
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	11
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	11
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	9
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	9
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	8
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	8
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	6
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	6
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	6
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	5
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	5
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	5
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	5
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	5
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Front brake application uneven	5
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	5
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	4
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	4
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	3
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Windscreen has damage	3
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	3
Brake hose damaged	3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Bonnet retaining device ineffective \|8.4.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired \|2.4.B.1c\|	2
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	2
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	2
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	2
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	2
Offside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	2
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	2
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	2
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	2
Indicator switch insecure \|1.4.A.1\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed \|6.3.5.a\|	2
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	1
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| flickers when tapped lightly by hand \|1.1.4c\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Centre Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	1
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps \|1.7.4b\|	1
Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	1
Central Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front leaf spring mounting \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	1
Offside Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint \|2.4.G.4b\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no beam image poor condition \|4.1.4 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced beam image deteriorated \|4.1.4 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment securing castle nut badly corroded \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front inner cross member /UPPER AND LOWER \|2.1.2 \|e\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step areas \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step areas \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner step areas \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount areas \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing areas \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function does not function \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating \|1.2.1 \|e\|\|	1
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating \|1.2.1 \|e\|\|	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 Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis around spring hanger. \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis around spring hanger. \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front mount \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Upper shocker mounting \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both \|1.7.5a\|	1
Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Front Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bonnett \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front spring \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door step \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door step \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both ends \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left \|1.6.B4\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced \|4.1.4 \|a\|\|	1
Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently \|3.1 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective \|3.1 \|c\|\|	1
Windscreen washer not working	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/floor \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel \|1.2.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel \|1.2.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Stop lamp not working both \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	1
Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring \|2.4.B.7a\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring \|2.4.B.7a\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring linkage pin not correctly positioned \|2.4.B.3a\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Centre Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Brake linkage locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Direction indicators not working all \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on inop \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both \|1.7.5a\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam both \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative hazards inop \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Nearside 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 on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	1
Offside 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 Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
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\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor at chassis \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door wheel arch \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint \|2.4.G.4b\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Side repeater insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s door hinge insecure \|6.2.B.2\|	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside 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 Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Brake warning device indicates a leak in the brake system \|3.3.E.3\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor \|3.3.C.3\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing \|2.4.B.6c\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
Headlamp switch insecure \|1.7.1\|	1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member, marked in yellow \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member, marked in yellow \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet, marked yellow \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers footwell around pedal, marked yellow \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Upper Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Spare wheel insecure \|6.4.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired \|2.4.B.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Rear reflector more than 50% obscured \|1.5.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	1
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))	1
Drivers view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction upper solid sunvisor sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear reverse lamp comes on (4.3.3 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber missing \|2.7.1b\|	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Windscreen wiper missing \|3.4 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury passenger door \|6.2.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Outer Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	1
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1

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

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