MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 308Ds year 1993

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Pass percent:57.84%

(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ 308D year 1993 passes without issue)

Based on:612 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	122
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	76
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	64
Registration plate lamp issues	63
Brake pipe excessively corroded	54
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	34
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	29
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	26
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	20
Registration plate issues	19
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	14
Rear brake binding	13
Rear brake application uneven	12
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	10
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	10
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	10
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	9
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	9
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	9
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	9
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	8
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	8
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	7
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	7
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Windscreen has damage	6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	5
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	5
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Indicator switch insecure \|1.4.A.1\|	5
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	5
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	5
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	5
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	4
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	4
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	4
Front brake application uneven	4
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	4
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	3
Brake hose damaged	3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	3
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	3
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	3
Nearside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	3
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	3
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	2
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Centre Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	2
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	2
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Offside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	2
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	2
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage \|3.1.4a\|	2
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	2
Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle \|3.7.D.2b\|	2
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	2
Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened \|3.6.A.2b\|	2
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps \|1.7.4b\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Offside Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened \|3.5.1e\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not in a clean condition and function impaired \|1.1.4a\|	1
Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|anchor\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	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 Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|anchor\| \|2.4.B.4\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device not properly locked \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Steering lock stop damaged \|2.2.D.2c\|	1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Nearside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Leaf spring eye defective \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.2.1b\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left \|1.6.B4\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Rear Electrical wiring insecure \|1.9.2a\|	1
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear corner of step \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver`s seat \|3.1.3c\|	1
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel \|3.1.6c\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.4.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	1
Brake pipe fouled by moving parts \|3.6.B.2a\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle \|3.1.6b\|	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
Offside Front Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Centre Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light \|1.3.2e\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| obviously incorrectly positioned \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Inner Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured \|1.5.1b\|	1
Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured \|1.5.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, 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
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Service brake application uneven across the axle \|3.7.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	1
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle \|3.7.D.2b\|	1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end socket spring weak \|2.2.B.1e\|	1
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Upper Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Upper Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	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
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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake back plate\|s\| securing device loose \|3.5.1j\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Brake linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened \|3.5.1e\|	1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Offside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle \|3.7.D.2b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired \|1.5.1c\|	1
Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired \|1.5.1c\|	1
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind \|3.7.D.2a\|	1
Nearside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Inner brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Inner brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	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 1993

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