MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 308Ds year 1996

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Pass percent:58.04%

(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ 308D year 1996 passes without issue)

Based on:479 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	93
Registration plate lamp issues	65
Brake pipe excessively corroded	59
Headlamp aim out of alignment	57
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	33
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	29
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	23
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	19
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	18
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	18
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	14
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	13
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	13
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	11
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	11
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	11
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	10
Windscreen has damage	10
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	7
Registration plate issues	7
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	6
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	6
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Rear brake binding	6
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	5
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	5
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	5
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	5
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	4
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted \|3.6.E.3\|	4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	4
Rear brake application uneven	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	3
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Centre Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	2
Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	2
Position lamp switch insecure \|1.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	2
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	2
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Centre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	2
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.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 Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	1
Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	1
Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring \|2.4.B.7a\|	1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	1
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring \|2.4.B.7a\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Inner Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light \|1.3.2e\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective \|8.4.2\|	1
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted \|2.2.D.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Inner Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Centre Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play \|2.1.5\|	1
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Rear Brake valve damaged \|3.6.A.2c\|	1
Offside Inner Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Centre Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Outer Upper Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Outer Upper Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Brake cable knotted \|3.5.1b\|	1
Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Centre Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4b\|	1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Inner Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.D.3a\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Centre Front Horn not a continuous or uniform sound \|1.6.2e\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not in a clean condition affecting light output \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Brake linkage has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Steering system excessively rough \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Nearside An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	1
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Anti-roll bar insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint \|2.5.B.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	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
Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	1
Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Leaf spring anchor bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Tie bar/rod insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Wheel stud\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Windscreen washer control missing \|8.2.1a\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Front Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	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

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.

Please note: We take the data from the DVSA. This data is raw and can contain typos and spelling mistakes that garages may have entered while recording a MOT result. Specifically miss-match on names of models and makes. We are constantly cleaning the data so bear with the odd issue.

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MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 308Ds year 1996

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