MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 308s year 1988

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Pass percent:58.75%

(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ 308 year 1988 passes without issue)

Based on:560 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	56
Brake pipe excessively corroded	43
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	40
Headlamp aim out of alignment	40
Registration plate lamp issues	35
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	26
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	21
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	19
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	14
Registration plate issues	13
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Rear brake application uneven	12
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	12
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	11
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	11
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	10
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	10
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	8
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	8
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	7
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	7
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	6
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	5
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	5
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	5
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	5
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	4
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	4
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	4
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	3
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Rear brake binding	3
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	3
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	3
Centre Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	3
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	3
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	3
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	2
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear \|8.1.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. \|5.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut missing \|2.4.B.7b\|	2
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Offside Front Additional braking device connector insecure and functionality of device affected brake hose loose and fouling suspension \|1.1.19 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective \|8.4.2\|	1
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear 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 Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Front brake application uneven	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	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
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	1
Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	1
Nearside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced \|2.4.B.1d\|	1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Rear Brake pivot excessively damaged and seriously weakened \|3.5.1e\|	1
Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment \|2.5.A.1c\|	1
Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2f\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Direction indicators not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end socket spring weak \|2.2.B.1e\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail \|2.4.D.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked \|3.6.B.2b\|	1
Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Side repeater insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective \|7.2.4c\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Speedometer dial glass missing. \|6.7.2\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1e\|	1
Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged 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
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))	1
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Steering box damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Indicator switch insecure \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver \|8.2.1a\|	1
Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver \|8.2.1a\|	1
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Rear rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Rear brake excessively fluctuating	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Steering locking device missing drag link ball joint \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Rear Steering locking device missing drag link ball joint \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps \|1.7.4b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassie \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	1
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
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 Rear Lower Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Brake hose damaged	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	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
Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both balljoints on steering arm between o/s/f and steering box \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Fuel system component leaking fuel pump area \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front mounting \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion panels \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Trailer electrical socket insecure \|1.9.3a\|	1
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.C.3c\|	1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	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
Nearside 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play King pin has excessive lift \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket nut missing \|2.4.B.6c\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Brake pedal excessively corroded \|3.3.A.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|3.1.9\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.1b\|	1
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Brake master cylinder severely corroded \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	1
Offside Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.7.4b\|	1
Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced spring mount \|6.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel leak from engine \|8.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn link arm bushes \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn link arm bushes \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing sharp edges \|6.2.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing sharp edges \|6.2.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure Centre belt mount \|5.2.1a\|	1
Centre Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded X3 on chassis by spring mount \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering By propshaft centre bearing,crossmember corrosion x2 \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible no pattern \|4.1.4 \|c\|\|	1
Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under radiator, both sides and front of subframe \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel \|1.2.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1

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MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 308s year 1988

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