MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ 380s year 1985

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Pass percent:74.53%

(The average a petrol MERCEDES BENZ 380 year 1985 passes without issue)

Based on:3,966 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	258
Brake pipe excessively corroded	132
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	111
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	78
Registration plate lamp issues	73
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	59
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	55
Registration plate issues	49
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	49
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	48
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	46
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	45
Rear brake binding	45
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	38
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	29
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	24
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	22
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	21
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	20
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	20
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	19
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	17
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	17
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	16
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	15
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	14
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	14
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	14
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	13
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	13
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	13
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	12
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	11
Windscreen washer not working	11
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	11
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	11
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	11
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	10
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	10
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	8
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	8
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	8
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Windscreen has damage	8
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	8
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	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 Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	7
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Front Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Brake hose damaged	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	5
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	4
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	4
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	4
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	4
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
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
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	258
Brake pipe excessively corroded	132
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	111
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	78
Registration plate lamp issues	73
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	59
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	55
Registration plate issues	49
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	49
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	48
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	46
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	45
Rear brake binding	45
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	38
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	29
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	24
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	22
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	21
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	20
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	20
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	19
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	18
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	17
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	17
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	17
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	17
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	16
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	15
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	14
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	14
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	14
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	13
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	13
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	13
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	12
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	11
Windscreen washer not working	11
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	11
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	11
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	11
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	11
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	10
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	10
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	10
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	8
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	8
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	8
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	8
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	8
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	8
Windscreen has damage	8
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	8
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	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 Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	7
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	7
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Front Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	6
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Brake hose damaged	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	5
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	5
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated \|3.1.3c\|	5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	4
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	4
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal \|2.3.3b\|	4
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	4
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	4
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	4
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	4
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
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
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4

MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ 380s year 1985

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