MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 308Ds year 1992

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Pass percent:57.43%

(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ 308D year 1992 passes without issue)

Based on:397 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	81
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	47
Registration plate lamp issues	45
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	44
Brake pipe excessively corroded	43
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	30
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	18
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	14
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	14
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	14
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	14
Registration plate issues	13
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	12
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	8
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	8
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	8
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Rear brake binding	7
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	6
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	6
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Rear brake application uneven	5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	4
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	4
Windscreen has damage	4
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Front brake application uneven	3
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	3
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	3
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	3
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Front Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	3
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Nearside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	2
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	2
Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	2
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.6b\|	2
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2f\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end loose \|2.2.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen is of a temporary type \|8.3.1f\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper control missing \|8.2.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.2.1b\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside 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 Front Outer Track rod end damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Centre Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Centre Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	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 Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut missing \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Front Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rotten around pedal box \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front a post, front bulkhead,front inner wings, front seat mount areas, all heavily corroded \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users body mount cracked and insecure \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis member by shackle mounting \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users inner front panel \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	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
Offside Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing \|2.4.E.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Outer Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left \|1.6.B4\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	1
Nearside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	1
Nearside Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	1
Offside Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	1
Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted \|2.2.D.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	1
front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Rear Drag link end excessively corroded and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|anchor\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Offside Front 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
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Front Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Upper Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Offside Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Offside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard \|3.6.E.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4b\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired \|2.4.B.1c\|	1
Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure \|2.4.G.3a\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Side repeater insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure 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 inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Front Steering system fouling \|2.2.D.2a\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Rear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.4.A2\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Centre Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Outer 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
Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1e\|	1
Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint \|2.4.G.4b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel nut\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Front Upper All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Rear Upper All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind \|3.7.D.2a\|	1
Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle \|3.7.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	1
Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	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 1992

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