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MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ 350s year 1980

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mot history
Pass percent:72.06%
(The average a petrol MERCEDES BENZ 350 year 1980 passes without issue)
Based on:1,664 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment156
Rear brake binding45
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively45
Registration plate lamp issues34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|32
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|29
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|28
Registration plate issues27
Brake pipe excessively corroded26
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|25
Brake hose excessively deteriorated25
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|23
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|18
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|18
Brakes imbalanced across an axle16
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|16
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|15
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|15
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|14
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|12
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|10
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|10
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|10
Horn not working |1.6.2a|10
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|9
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort9
Battery insecure |1.9.1|9
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|9
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|9
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|9
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|9
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|7
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Emissions not tested |7.0|7
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|7
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|6
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))6
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement6
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|5
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|5
Brake hose damaged4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a|4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a|4
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|4
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|4
Windscreen has damage4
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|4
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|4
Front brake application uneven4
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|3
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|3
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Rear brake application uneven3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))3
Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|3
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Nearside Front Steering damper leaking oil |2.2.C.1f|2
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move2
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|2
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))2
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
An item not tested |Manual|2
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|2
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Nearside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative |3.6.G.2|2
Front Steering damper leaking oil |2.2.C.1f|2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Horn not working |7.7 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))2
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Steering damper leaking oil |2.2.C.1f|2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|2
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit |4.13 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a|2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|2
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||2
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|2
Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating |3.7.B.3|2
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|2

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