MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 308Ds year 1991

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Pass percent:56.19%

(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ 308D year 1991 passes without issue)

Based on:388 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	56
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	52
Brake pipe excessively corroded	40
Registration plate lamp issues	28
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	27
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	19
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	15
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	14
Registration plate issues	12
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	11
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	10
Rear brake application uneven	10
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	10
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Rear brake binding	9
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	8
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	7
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	7
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	7
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	6
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	6
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	6
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	6
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	6
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	5
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Centre Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	4
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	4
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	3
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	3
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	3
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	3
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	2
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Bonnet retaining device ineffective \|8.4.2\|	2
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	2
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	1
Offside Inner Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Rear Brake relay lever excessively damaged and seriously weakened \|3.5.1e\|	1
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Inner Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed \|5.2.2b\|	1
Nearside 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
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	1
Centre Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	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 Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	1
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.4.B.1\|	1
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Upper Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear \|1.3.2a\|	1
Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard \|3.6.E.2\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear \|8.1.2b\|	1
Offside Front Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Nearside Front Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle \|3.7.D.2b\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Centre Front Brake lever excessively corroded and seriously weakened \|3.5.1e\|	1
Centre Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| obscured more than 50% \|1.1.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring eye defective \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure \|2.5.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Centre Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Indicator switch insecure \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired \|1.5.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Power steering pump drive system defective \|2.3.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Windscreen has damage	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2f\|	1
Nearside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Brake cable knotted \|3.5.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|anchor\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Steering component deformed and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Nearside Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively damaged \|3.6.B.2c\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective \|7.2.4c\|	1
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 308Ds year 1991

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