MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 310s year 2000

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Pass percent:62.20%

(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ 310 year 2000 passes without issue)

Based on:656 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	80
Brake pipe excessively corroded	80
Registration plate lamp issues	66
Headlamp aim out of alignment	48
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	29
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	28
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	27
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	25
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	22
Registration plate issues	14
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Rear brake binding	12
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	10
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	8
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	8
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	7
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	6
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	6
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	6
Windscreen has damage	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted \|3.6.E.3\|	4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	3
Offside 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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	3
Rear brake application uneven	3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device missing \|7.2.4a\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	3
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	3
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	3
Brake hose damaged	3
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	2
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	2
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	2
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	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 mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	2
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Steering system excessively tight \|2.2.D.1\|	2
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Brake vacuum build up too slow \|3.3.E.6\|	2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	2
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level \|3.6.G.1b\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Rear fog lamp switch insecure \|1.3.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	2
Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	2
Nearside All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Power steering malfunctioning \|2.3.3a\|	2
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced NS + OS \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Side repeater insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Front brake excessively fluctuating	2
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated \|5.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both side \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both side \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Rear Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard \|3.6.E.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake relay lever has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Nearside Front brake disc cracked \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Front brake disc cracked \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage wheel arch sharpe edge \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side door bottom as sharpe edge \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis corroded by drop link mount \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage drivers door bottom sharpe edge \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Windscreen washer not working	1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	1
Power steering pump drive system defective \|2.3.6\|	1
Towbar locking device missing \|6.6.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake lining\|s\| insecure \|3.5.1g\|	1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Stop lamp\|s\| all not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|iii\|\|	1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side \|1.4.1 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged \|4.2.A.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose \|2.4.B.6a\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Brake servo vacuum pipe split \|3.6.C.1b\|	1
Front front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` \|8.3.1b\|	1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Towbar component excessively corroded \|6.6.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake back plate\|s\| securing device excessively deteriorated \|3.5.1j\|	1
Offside Rear Brake back plate\|s\| securing device excessively deteriorated \|3.5.1j\|	1
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short \|1.9.2b\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Upper Driver`s door hinge insecure \|6.2.B.2\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated \|7.2.4c\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cab step area \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area before the rear wheel arch \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front to rear at inner and outer sill area \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch area \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cab step area \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front to rear inner and outer sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt Drivers is twisted \|5.2.2a\|	1
Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber burst \|7.1.1\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Holed \|7.1.2\|	1
Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Power steering component\|s\| leaking Rack soaked \|2.3.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short also secured to brake pipe \|1.9.2b\|	1
Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short also secured to brake pipe \|1.9.2b\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Steering rack fractured and unserviceable \|2.2.C.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.D.4\|	1
Horn not a constant note \|1.7.1e\|	1
Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2f\|	1
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated \|2.4.D.1a\|	1
Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing \|2.4.E.2\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.6d\|	1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective \|8.4.2\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red \|1.3.2e\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake back plate\|s\| securing device missing \|3.5.1j\|	1
Offside Front passenger door hinge insecure \|6.2.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Brake stationary pin has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position \|6.4.1\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.5b\|	1
Nearside Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Nearside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	1
Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation \|4.2.2 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|4.2.3 \|c\|\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|ii\|\|	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
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
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cab to chassis \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Emissions not tested \|8.2.2.2 \|e\|\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front Lower 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 Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Outer Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.4.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Upper All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty Main beam function not working no telltale or lights \|1.7.1\|	1
Stop lamp not working NS + OS \|1.2.1b\|	1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| not working NS + OS \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat Centre seat belt buckle loose on seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired anti roll bar link incorrectly fitted and fouling steering arm on lock \|2.4.A.2\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion OSF door + NS centre door \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage OS mirror \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSR + OSR sills / rear valence \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded NSF + OSF sills \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside \|4.1.2 \|c\|\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam nearside and offside \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Brake fluid contaminated \|1.8 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill \|7.1.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion doors \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage end cap missing \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure d / bush \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))	1
Rear Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground bumper (4.11 (a) (iii))	1
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front step (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front step (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))	1
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))	1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Front Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))	1
Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Brake lever has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel stud\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
rear parking \|secondary\| brakes imbalanced	1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at mount bracket \|7.1.2\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount corroded \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure u bolt nuts \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Semaphore indicator tell tale missing \|1.4.C.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired \|1.5.1c\|	1
Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view \|8.3.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside 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 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step / sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn \|5.3.4 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working side \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Bonnet retaining device ineffective Can not be opened \|8.4.2\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect \|4.1.2 \|c\|\|	1
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired SILL \|FILLER\| \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired SILL FILLER \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired SILL FILLER \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases TALE PIPE \|7.1.2\|	1
Emissions not tested DUE TO REAR TALE PIPE \|7.3.A.1\|	1
Hazard warning switch inoperative \|4.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired link missing \|1.1.17 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective \|6.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both \|4.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill split \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded \|2.1.5 \|g\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired loose \|1.1.17 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Side repeater insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Central Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))	1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake valve damaged \|3.6.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|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
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Nearside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired \|1.5.1c\|	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	1
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Wheel stud hole elongated \|4.2.A.1d\|	1
Offside Front Wheel nut\|s\| loose \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Spare wheel carrier insecure \|6.4.2\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected \|1.9.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Front Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	1
Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	1
Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint \|2.5.B.2a\|	1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint \|2.5.B.2a\|	1
Nearside Upper Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1

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MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 310s year 2000

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