MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 310s year 1997

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Pass percent:64.98%

(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ 310 year 1997 passes without issue)

Based on:828 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	110
Registration plate lamp issues	103
Brake pipe excessively corroded	83
Headlamp aim out of alignment	73
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	45
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	39
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	25
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	25
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	25
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	21
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	17
Registration plate issues	16
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	15
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	14
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	12
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	10
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	10
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	9
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	9
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	9
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	9
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	7
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Rear brake binding	7
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	6
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Windscreen has damage	5
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	4
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	4
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Rear brake application uneven	4
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	4
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	4
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	3
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	3
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Spare wheel insecure \|6.4.2\|	3
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	3
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	3
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	3
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	3
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	3
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	2
Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment \|1.1.6 \|c\|\|	2
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	2
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	2
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component \|2.3.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	2
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	2
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	2
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	2
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	2
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	2
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	2
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	2
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	2
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	2
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Front Leaf spring fractured \|2.4.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	2
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Upper Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake lining\|s\| less than 1.5 mm thick \|3.5.1g\|	1
Offside Rear Brake lining\|s\| less than 1.5 mm thick \|3.5.1g\|	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength drop sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength drop sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury step \|6.2.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Front Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking steering rack. \|2.3.3b\|	1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s rear under sills \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users \|8.2.2.2 \|c\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting \|6.1.6 \|i\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury sliding door slider sharp on end \|6.2.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen \|4.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill and inner arch \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mount corroded \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury \|6.2.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear load sensing valve \|3.5.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill coroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis coroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis coroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings within 30cm of leaf spring hanger \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Inner Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Offside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Centre Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function \|2.7.2a\|	1
Offside Rear All position lamps excessively deteriorated so that they are not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	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 Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Front Power steering ram\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Front Power steering ram\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))	1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak hole in tail pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))	1
Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	1
Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play trackrod end has excessive movement \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated \|5.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Brake valve leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired \|1.5.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Power steering component\|s\| leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint \|2.5.B.2a\|	1
Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported \|1.9.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring \|2.4.B.7a\|	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake back plate\|s\| securing device excessively deteriorated \|3.5.1j\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop \|2.4.A.1a\|	1
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.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
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cab step and inner and outer sill area, ALL WELDS MUST BE FULLY SEAM WELDED (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area close to rear spring, front spring hanger . ALL WELDS MUST BE FULLY SEAM WELDED (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 area close to rear spring front hanger, ALL WELDS MUST BE FULLLY SEAM WELDED (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail excess corrosion close to load sensing valve mounting plate, ALL WELDS MUST BE FULLY SEAM WELDED (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired NOT CONNECTED AT AXLE END (1.1.17 (a))	1
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak on top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail in front of front subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear spring,rear hanger bracket excess corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Brake pivot excessively corroded and seriously weakened \|3.5.1e\|	1
Centre Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment \|3.5.1f\|	1
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier 2 x batterys under passenger seat \|4.13 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail o/s/f behind front subframe \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above axle inn front of axle bump stop \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above axle in front of axle bump stop \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer and inner sill within prescribed area of rear spring hanger o/s/r \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged hose cracking \|1.1.12 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged hose cracking \|1.1.12 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn chassis mounted D bush worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn chassis mounted D bush worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only \|3.1.2\|	1
Front Upper Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working both \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Front Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Windscreen wiper control missing \|8.2.1a\|	1
passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.4.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Fuel tank insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Upper Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Side has sharp edges to lower side door near side \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Central Rear Trailer electrical socket \|13 pin\| not operating the trailer lamps as intended \|1.9.4\|	1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage \|2.7.4\|	1
Front Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater likely to become detached \|4.4.1 \|c\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|4.1.1 \|c\|\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.1.3 \|g\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front to rear inner & outer sill \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front to rear inner & outer sill \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner & outer arch \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner & outer arch \|6.2.2 \|d\| \|i\|\|	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Wheel insecure \|4.2.A.1c\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened \|3.6.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis area behind n/s/r wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both front \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))	1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))	1
Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the drivers view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))	1
Central Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))	1
Central Front Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii))	1
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp working wrong way round \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle u/s \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Brake hose. \|1.1.12 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Brake hose. \|1.1.12 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner cill rear of arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner cill rear of arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill rear of arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer cill front of arch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion cill in adequate repair \|6.1.C.1\|	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
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 Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Outer Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Offside All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light \|1.2.1e\|	1
Rear Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.3.2d\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear \|8.1.2b\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened \|3.6.A.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	1

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MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 310s year 1997

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