MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ 500s year 1982

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Pass percent:71.26%

(The average a petrol MERCEDES BENZ 500 year 1982 passes without issue)

Based on:1,851 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	160
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	70
Brake pipe excessively corroded	52
Registration plate lamp issues	50
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	49
Rear brake binding	33
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	31
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	30
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	29
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	25
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	24
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	24
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	22
Registration plate issues	22
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	21
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	18
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	17
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	15
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	15
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	14
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	14
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	14
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	11
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	10
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	9
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	9
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	8
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	8
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	8
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	7
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	7
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	7
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	7
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	7
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	6
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	6
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	6
Offside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	6
Front brake application uneven	6
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	5
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	5
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Exhaust engine idle speed too high \|7.3.A.2a\|	5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))	5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	5
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	4
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	4
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	4
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	4
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Front Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering box fitted\| \|2.2.A.1a\|	4
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
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\|	3
Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	3
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	3
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken \|3.1.5\|	3
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	3
Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver`s hands \|2.1.1\|	3
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|8.2.1.2 \|b\|\|	2
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))	2
Nearside Rear 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 Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Offside Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Brake hose damaged	2
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
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))	2
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	2
Nearside Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	2
Parking brake lever releases when knocked \|3.1.6a\|	2
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	2
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
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\|	2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.6.2\|	2
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	2
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	2
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside 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
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	2
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.4\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	2
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	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
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Front Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle \|3.1.6b\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2

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MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ 500s year 1982

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