MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 310s year 1995

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Pass percent:62.82%

(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ 310 year 1995 passes without issue)

Based on:4,981 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	769
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	441
Brake pipe excessively corroded	415
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	383
Registration plate lamp issues	339
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	272
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	202
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	150
Registration plate issues	127
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	124
Rear brake binding	107
Rear brake application uneven	106
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	77
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	76
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	75
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	74
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	71
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	64
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	62
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	60
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	60
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	56
Windscreen has damage	54
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	53
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	50
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	47
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	47
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	46
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	45
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	45
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	44
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	41
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	41
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	40
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	38
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	38
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	37
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	37
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	36
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	36
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	34
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	34
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	33
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	33
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	33
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	32
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	31
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	30
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	29
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	29
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	29
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	28
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	27
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	27
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	27
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	27
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	27
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	26
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	26
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	26
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	25
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	25
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	24
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	24
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	24
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	24
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	23
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	23
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	23
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	22
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	22
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	22
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	21
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	20
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	20
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	20
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	20
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	20
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	20
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	19
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	19
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	18
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	18
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	18
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	17
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	17
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	17
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	17
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	17
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	16
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	16
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	16
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	16
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	16
Front brake application uneven	16
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	16
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	16
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	16
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	16
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	15
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	15
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	15
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	15
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	15
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	14
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	14
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	14
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	14
Centre Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	14
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	14
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	14
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	14
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	13
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	13
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	13
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	13
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	13
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	13
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	12
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	12
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	12
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	12
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	12
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	11
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	11
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	11
Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	11
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	11
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
rear brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	11
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	11
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	11
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	11
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	11
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	11
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	11
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	10
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	10
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	10
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	10
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	10
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	10
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	10
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	10
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	10
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	10
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	10
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	10
Front Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	10
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	9
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	9
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	9
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	9
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	9
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted \|3.6.E.3\|	9
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	9
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	9
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	8
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	8
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	8
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	8
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	8
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	8
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	8
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	8
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	8
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	8
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Nearside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	8
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	8
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	8
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	8
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	8
Offside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	7
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	7
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	7
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	7
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	7
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing \|3.3.A.1b\|	7
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	7
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	7
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	7
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	7
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	7
Offside Front Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	7
Windscreen washer not working	7
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	7
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	7
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	7
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	7
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	7
Offside All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	6
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	6
Offside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	6
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	6
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	6
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Offside rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	6
Nearside Front Side repeater missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	6
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Front brake excessively fluctuating	6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	6
Brake hose damaged	6
Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.1.9\|	6
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	6
Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam \|2.5.A.1a\|	6
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	6
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	6
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.4.B.1\|	6
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	6
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	6
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	6
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	6
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	6
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	6
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye \|shackle\| \|2.4.B.4\|	6
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	6
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	6
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	6
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	6
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	6

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MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 310s year 1995

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