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MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ 380s year 1982

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mot history
Pass percent:72.83%
(The average a petrol MERCEDES BENZ 380 year 1982 passes without issue)
Based on:2,532 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment232
Brake pipe excessively corroded93
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|63
Registration plate lamp issues52
Rear brake binding46
Brake hose excessively deteriorated44
Registration plate issues38
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|38
Brakes imbalanced across an axle37
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|33
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|32
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault28
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|28
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|26
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|26
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|23
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|23
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|22
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|22
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|20
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|18
Horn not working |1.6.2a|17
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|17
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|16
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|15
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|14
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort14
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement14
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|14
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|14
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement13
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|12
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|11
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|11
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|10
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|10
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))10
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|10
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|10
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|10
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|10
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|10
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|10
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|10
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|10
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|9
Emissions not tested |7.0|9
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Battery insecure |1.9.1|8
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|8
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
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|7
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|7
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|7
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Brake hose damaged7
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|7
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|7
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|6
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate |3.4.1b|6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Windscreen washer not working 6
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|5
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|5
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Offside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|5
Front brake application uneven5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|5
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|5
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|5
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|5
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|5
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|4
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|4
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))4
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|4
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))4
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|4
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|4
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|4
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|4
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|4
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|4
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|3
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|3
Nearside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|3
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|3
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|3
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|3
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Offside Rear front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))3
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|3
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|3
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|3
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||3
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))3
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|3
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|3
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released3
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|3
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3

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