MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 310s year 1991

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Pass percent:63.69%

(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ 310 year 1991 passes without issue)

Based on:818 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	75
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	69
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	57
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	50
Brake pipe excessively corroded	47
Registration plate lamp issues	46
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	39
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	21
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	19
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	17
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	15
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Registration plate issues	14
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	14
Rear brake application uneven	12
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Rear brake binding	11
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	10
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	10
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	9
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	9
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Windscreen has damage	8
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	8
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	7
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	5
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	4
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	4
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	3
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	3
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Front Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))	3
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	3
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1e\|	3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements \|1.2.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	2
Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Front brake application uneven	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
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	2
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	2
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.1.B.6b\|	2
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened \|3.5.1i\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration \|7.4.A2\|	1
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.4.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged \|4.1.D.1e\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Upper Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front crossmember. and both rear chassis legs various (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Windscreen washer not working	1
Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage indicator lens damaged, sharp edge \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Steering locking device insecure \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working both \|1.1.A.3b\|	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 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 Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	1
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Front Upper Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure \|1.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Upper Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Upper Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing \|2.4.G.3b\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))	1
Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))	1
Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced \|4.1.4 \|b\|\|	1
Nearside Side repeater not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Centre Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure chassis main member corroded \|6.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.1.B.7\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.1.B.7\|	1
Nearside Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users \|6.5.10\|	1
Offside Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users \|6.5.10\|	1
Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Outer Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	1
Brake servo vacuum pipe split \|3.6.C.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing near steering box mounting \|2.2.C.1h\|	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 Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake master cylinder severely corroded \|3.6.G.1b\|	1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.3.A.2\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	1
Brake rod locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6.B1\|	1
Rear Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Rear Upper Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Emissions not tested \|7.4.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing \|7.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Rear Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Front Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated \|8.4.2\|	1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Lower Steering column excessively corroded and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4b\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Front Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| missing \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Upper Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Upper Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Offside Upper Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Offside Upper Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam \|1.7.4a\|	1
Nearside brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement \|3.5.1j\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Centre Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Anti-roll bar severely distorted \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Brake pipe kinked \|3.6.B.2b\|	1
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Ball joint ball pin shank loose \|2.2.B.1c\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp missing \|1.2.1a\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn \|3.1.5\|	1
Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.B.1\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left \|1.6.B4\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by servo mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))	1
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))	1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii))	1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired linkage is ceased (1.1.17 (a))	1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Rear Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	1
Front Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join broken/loose behind flexible pipe \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower 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
Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings both ball joints \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking Fuel leak appears to be around injectors - further investigation required \|6.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside central outrigger - marked with white chalk \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Both rear wheel arches \|6.2.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up to the offside - Left hand drive headlamp fitted \|4.1.2 \|c\|\|	1
Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing Central \|6.1.7 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Steering box has a significant oil leak \|2.2.D.2e\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Horn not working \|7.7 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached \|2.7.2b\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded above steer box and below servo \|2.1.2 \|e\| \|i\|\|	1
Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values should be no more than 2.5 [done 5.1] \|8.2.2.2 \|f\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded X member \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition \|7.3.A.1\|	1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Upper Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.3.2a\|	1
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.1.B.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective \|3.6.F.4\|	1
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.1.B.6b\|	1
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting corroded next to chassis mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting corroded next to chassis mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.4.A.2e\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked \|3.6.B.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1

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MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 310s year 1991

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