MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 308s year 1995

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Pass percent:59.90%

(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ 308 year 1995 passes without issue)

Based on:7,123 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	993
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	826
Brake pipe excessively corroded	776
Registration plate lamp issues	707
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	503
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	432
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	326
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	196
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	178
Registration plate issues	172
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	159
Rear brake binding	147
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	144
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	132
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	121
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	114
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	114
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	113
Rear brake application uneven	112
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	110
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	102
Windscreen has damage	96
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	88
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	82
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	77
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	76
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	75
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	72
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	71
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	70
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	69
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	68
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	67
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	65
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	63
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	59
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	58
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	57
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	56
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	55
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	55
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	54
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	53
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	52
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	51
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	49
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	49
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	49
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	48
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	48
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	47
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	47
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	45
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	44
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	43
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	43
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	42
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	42
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	42
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	42
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	42
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	39
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	39
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	38
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	37
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	37
Front brake application uneven	37
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	36
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	36
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	35
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	35
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	35
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	35
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	34
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	34
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	34
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	34
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	33
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	33
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	33
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	32
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	32
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	32
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	32
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	32
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	31
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	31
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	30
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	30
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	30
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	30
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	29
Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	29
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	29
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	29
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	29
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	28
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	28
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	27
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	27
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	27
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	27
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	26
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	26
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	26
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	25
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	25
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	25
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	25
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	25
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	25
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	24
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	24
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	24
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	24
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	24
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	23
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	23
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	23
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	23
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	22
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	22
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	22
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	21
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	21
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	21
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	21
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	21
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	21
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	21
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	21
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	21
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	20
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	20
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	20
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	20
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	19
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	19
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	19
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	19
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	19
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	19
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	19
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	18
Centre Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	18
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	18
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	18
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	18
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	18
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	18
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	18
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	17
Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	17
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	17
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	17
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	17
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	17
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	16
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	16
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	16
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	16
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	16
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	16
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	16
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	16
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	16
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	16
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	15
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	15
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	15
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	15
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	15
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	15
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	15
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	15
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	15
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	15
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	15
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	14
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	14
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	14
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	14
Offside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	14
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	14
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	14
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	14
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	14
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	14
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	14
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	13
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	13
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	13
Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring \|2.4.B.7a\|	13
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	13
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	13
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	13
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	13
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	13
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	13
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	12
Nearside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	12
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	12
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	12
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	12
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	12
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	12
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	12
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	12
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	12
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	12
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	12
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	12
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	11
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	11
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	11
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	11
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	11
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	11
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	11
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	11
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	11
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	11
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	11
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	11
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	11
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	11
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	11
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	10
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	10
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	10
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	10
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	10
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.4.B.1\|	10
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	10
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	10
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	10
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted \|3.6.E.3\|	10
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	9
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	9
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	9
Nearside Front Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	9
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	9
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	9
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	9
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	9
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	9
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	9
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	9
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	9
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	9
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	9
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	9
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	9
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	9
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	9
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	9
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	9
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	9
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	9
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	9
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	9

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MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 308s year 1995

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