MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ 500s year 1981

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Pass percent:72.78%

(The average a petrol MERCEDES BENZ 500 year 1981 passes without issue)

Based on:1,003 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	92
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	36
Registration plate lamp issues	32
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	26
Brake pipe excessively corroded	24
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	23
Registration plate issues	16
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	14
Rear brake binding	13
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	12
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	10
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	10
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	9
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	9
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	9
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	8
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	7
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Front Vehicle structure 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
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	5
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Windscreen has damage	5
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	4
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	4
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	4
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Front brake application uneven	3
Headlamp switch faulty \|1.7.1\|	3
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	3
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	3
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	3
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	2
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, 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
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Windscreen washer not working	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	2
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))	2
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside front brakes release unevenly \|3.7.B.4\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	1
Position lamp switch faulty \|1.1.A.1\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing \|7.2.4c\|	1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Central Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) IDLER ARM BUSHES WORN (2.3 (a) (i))	1
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan by jacking point \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill by rear mounting \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded antiroll bar mounting \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan/inner sill \|5.2.6\|	1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))	1
Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))	1
Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt all four outer track rod ends \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mounting \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp revese light (4.4.3 (b))	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light and side light (4.4.3 (b))	1
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))	1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill next to rear frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged \|3.6.B.4d\|	1
Nearside Rear Wheel stud\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Rear Wheel stud\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Front Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire \|6.1.3 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire \|6.1.3 \|b\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking pump \|7.2.3\|	1
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount \|5.3.6 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Rear Spare wheel insecure floor pan area corroded \|6.4.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view \|8.3.1c\|	1
Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle \|3.1.6b\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm \|2.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2f\|	1
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Lower Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	1
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left \|1.6.B4\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Steering locking device missing Split pins missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
Offside Rear Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. \|6.2.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement \|2.4.D.5\|	1
Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement \|2.4.D.5\|	1
Offside Outer Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front coil spring cracked \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness \|2.2.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Body panel insecure wing \|6.2.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Body panel insecure wing \|6.2.1 \|a\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	1
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located \|2.4.C.2\|	1
Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak \|2.2.D.2e\|	1
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.4.G.4e\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
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\|	1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Fuel hose leaking at the tank \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play has play inner trackrod end \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (brake pedal) area (1.1.21 (e) (i))	1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Direction indicators not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| incorrect colour \|1.1.A.3e\|	1
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Rear Fuel hose insecure fuel pump supply hose`s \|7.2.1\|	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Headlamp levelling device inoperative \|4.1.5 \|a\|\|	1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor \|2.1.2 \|e\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	1
Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Inner Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))	1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe \|7.1.2\|	1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe \|7.1.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high \|8.2.1.2 \|e\|\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced \|6.1.1 \|c\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	1
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	1
All direction indicators not working \|4.4.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Hazard warning switch inoperative \|4.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.E.4c\|	1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement \|3.5.1j\|	1
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s rear sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))	1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch/sill \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch \|2.4.A.3\|	1
front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component \|2.3.3b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1

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MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ 500s year 1981

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