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MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 310s year 1996

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mot history
Pass percent:59.64%
(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ 310 year 1996 passes without issue)
Based on:1,271 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|185
Headlamp aim out of alignment147
Brake pipe excessively corroded124
Registration plate lamp issues115
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort69
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively60
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|56
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|54
Horn not working |1.6.2a|46
Brake hose excessively deteriorated36
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|27
Registration plate issues27
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|26
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|24
Brakes imbalanced across an axle23
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|22
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|20
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|19
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|18
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|18
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|17
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|17
Windscreen has damage17
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|16
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|15
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|15
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|14
Rear brake binding14
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault13
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|13
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|13
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|13
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|13
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|12
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|12
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|11
Battery insecure |1.9.1|11
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|11
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|10
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|10
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|10
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|10
Front brake application uneven9
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|9
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|9
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|9
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|9
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|8
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|8
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|8
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|8
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|8
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|7
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|7
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|7
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|7
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|7
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|7
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|7
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|7
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|7
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|6
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|6
Emissions not tested |7.0|6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|6
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|6
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|5
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|5
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|5
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|5
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|5
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened |3.5.1b|5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|5
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|4
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|4
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|4
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|4
Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|4
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|4
Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|4
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|4
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|4
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|4
Rear brake application uneven4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure4
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b|3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||3
Offside Front Upper Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|3
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|3
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|3
Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|3
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|3
Nearside Rear Brake back plate|s| securing device excessively deteriorated |3.5.1j|3
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
An item not tested |Manual|3
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|3
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|3
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|3
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|3
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|3
Fuel tank insecure |7.2.1|3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Rear 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 Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|3
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|3
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released3
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Offside All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|2
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|2
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|2
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|2
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|2
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|2
Offside 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 Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|2
Nearside Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|2
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring |2.4.B.7a|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|2
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor |3.3.C.3|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Upper Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|2
Brake linkage has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|2
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|2
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|2
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|2
Brake load sensing valve inoperative |3.6.E.3|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|2
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|2
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|2
Nearside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted |3.6.E.3|2
Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Offside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Front Additional braking device wiring not secure |3.6.I.5|2
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|2
Brake relay lever has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|2
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|2
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b|2
Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.D.3a|2

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