MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ 380s year 1980

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Pass percent:70.37%

(The average a petrol MERCEDES BENZ 380 year 1980 passes without issue)

Based on:1,883 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	196
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	72
Registration plate lamp issues	54
Brake pipe excessively corroded	49
Rear brake binding	47
Registration plate issues	43
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	35
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	34
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	32
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	21
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	18
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	17
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	15
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	14
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	11
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	10
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	10
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	10
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	8
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	8
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	7
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Windscreen has damage	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	7
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	6
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	6
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	6
Brake hose damaged	6
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Windscreen washer not working	5
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	4
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	4
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	4
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	4
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	4
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	3
Rear brake application uneven	3
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	3
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	3
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))	3
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Offside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	2
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))	2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	2
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Steering box has a significant oil leak \|2.2.D.2e\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))	2
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))	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 Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Nearside Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	2
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component \|2.3.3b\|	2
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	196
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	72
Registration plate lamp issues	54
Brake pipe excessively corroded	49
Rear brake binding	47
Registration plate issues	43
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	35
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	34
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	32
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	21
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	21
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	18
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	17
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	15
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	14
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	14
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	13
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	13
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	11
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	11
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	10
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	10
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	10
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	9
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	8
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	8
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	7
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Windscreen has damage	7
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	7
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	6
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	6
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	6
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	6
Brake hose damaged	6
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Windscreen washer not working	5
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	4
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	4
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	4
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	4
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	4
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	4
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	3
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat \|5.2.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	3
Rear brake application uneven	3
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	3
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	3
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	3
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))	3
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Offside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	2
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	2
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))	2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	2
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Steering box has a significant oil leak \|2.2.D.2e\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))	2
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))	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 Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Nearside Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	2
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component \|2.3.3b\|	2
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ 380s year 1980

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