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MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ 410s year 1998

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mot history
Pass percent:63.37%
(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ 410 year 1998 passes without issue)
Based on:243 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|28
Headlamp aim out of alignment24
Brake pipe excessively corroded20
Registration plate lamp issues18
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|14
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort13
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively12
Brake hose excessively deteriorated10
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|5
Brakes imbalanced across an axle5
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements |3.8.A.9/10|5
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|4
Horn not working |1.6.2a|4
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|3
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|3
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))3
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|2
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|2
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Registration plate issues2
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted |2.2.D.2c|1
Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted |2.2.D.2c|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Brake master cylinder severely corroded |3.6.G.1b|1
Horn emits two or more alternating tones |1.6.2d|1
Horn not a constant note |1.7.1e|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Front Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear Emergency exit door does not latch securely closed |6.2.D.1b|1
Nearside Rear Entrance/exit door deteriorated and likely to cause injury |6.2.C.1b|1
Front Fuel tank insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Rear Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.D.1a|1
Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.D.1a|1
Spare wheel insecure |6.4.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.1.B.2b|1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.1.B.7|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not in good working order |not working| |1.1.6b|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.4d|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Nearside Steering system fouling |2.2.D.1a|1
Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.1.B.2a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |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
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.8.A.4a|1
Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.1.B.2b|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not in good working order |not working| |1.1.4a|1
Offside Rear outline marker lamp|s| not working |1.1.B.1c|1
Nearside Front Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security |6.5.9|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |6.3.1a|1
Emissions not tested |6.4|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by a positive means |6.7.2a|1
Offside Rear Passenger`s seat security significantly reduced |6.5.14|1
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.1b|1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |6.1.2|1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.F.4|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure |2.4.G.3a|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |6.1.1 |c| |i||1
Front Steering rack gaiter missing |2.2.D.2d|1
Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor |3.3.C.3|1
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i|1
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|1
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering rack fitted| |2.2.A.1b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Front Road wheel distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Power steering inoperative |2.3.3a|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.1d|1
Nearside Front Steering system fouling |2.2.D.1a|1
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively worn |3.5.1g|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively worn |3.5.1g|1
Horn does not function |6.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.5.1a|1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged |3.6.B.4d|1
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked |2.4.G.1|1
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.3|1
Offside Position lamp not working side marker |4.2.1 |a||1
Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury O/S,N/S DOORS CORRODED (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury O/S,N/S WHEEL ARCHES (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength STEP CORRODED TO EXCESS (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S INNER SILL HOLED & CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
Front Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg in front of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL HOLED & CORRODED INNER & OUTER (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S,N/S FRONT CROSS MEMBER HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR HOLED & CORRODED, near inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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