MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 308s year 2000

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Pass percent:65.88%

(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ 308 year 2000 passes without issue)

Based on:2,655 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Registration plate lamp issues	278
Headlamp aim out of alignment	241
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	225
Brake pipe excessively corroded	140
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	109
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	86
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	76
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	75
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	63
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	61
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	53
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	49
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	42
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	41
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	40
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	40
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	38
Registration plate issues	38
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	37
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	36
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	36
Windscreen has damage	35
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	33
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	29
Rear brake binding	29
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	29
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	27
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	27
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	24
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	23
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	21
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	20
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	20
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	19
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	18
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	17
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	17
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	16
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	16
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Rear brake application uneven	14
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	14
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	13
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	13
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	12
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	12
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	12
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	11
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	11
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	10
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	10
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	10
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	10
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	10
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	10
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted \|3.6.E.3\|	9
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	9
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	9
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush 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
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	9
Front brake application uneven	9
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	8
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	7
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	7
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	7
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	7
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	6
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	6
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	6
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	6
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	6
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	5
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	5
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring \|2.4.B.7a\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	5
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	5
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	5
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	4
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	4
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	4
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	4
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	4
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	4
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	4
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	4
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	4
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	4
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	4
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	3
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	3
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	3
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring \|2.4.B.7a\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	3
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	3
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel \|3.1.6c\|	3
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	3
Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	3
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	3
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	3
Offside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels \|3.1.1\|	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	3
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated \|3.6.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device missing \|7.2.4a\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	3
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3

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MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 308s year 2000

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