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MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ C-CLASSs year 1984

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mot history
Pass percent:72.15%
(The average a petrol MERCEDES BENZ C-CLASS year 1984 passes without issue)
Based on:876 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment34
Brake pipe excessively corroded25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)15
Brakes imbalanced across an axle14
Brake hose excessively deteriorated13
Drivers seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)11
Registration plate issues11
Registration plate lamp issues10
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort9
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)9
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)9
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)7
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)7
Drivers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))6
Nearside Front Passengers seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)6
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)6
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)6
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)6
Rear brake binding6
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))5
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)5
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))5
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)5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)5
Front Passengers seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)4
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)4
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)4
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))3
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)3
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)3
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)3
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)3
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)3
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)3
Offside Front Drivers seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)3
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))3
Battery insecure (1.9.1)3
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)2
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)2
Nearside Passengers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))2
Windscreen has damage2
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)2
Nearside Front 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released2
Passengers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))2
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)2
Offside 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
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)2
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)2
Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)2
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)2
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)2
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)2
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Passengers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)2
Offside Drivers seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)2
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)2
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)2
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear Position lamp not working Both sides |4.2.1 |a||1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
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|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
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired |3.6.A.3|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle @ 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)1
Drivers seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))1
Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill (2.4.A.3)1
Brake hose damaged1
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)1
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)1
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)1
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corrosion hole on underside of vehicle (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing. (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Passengers seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Front brake application uneven1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)1
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Rear Passengers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)1
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened above mounting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill X2 (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)1
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings X2 (6.1.B.2)1
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)1
Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)1
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.A.1)1
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)1
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)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 brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)1
Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)1
Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Emissions not tested vehicle overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)1
Intermediate drop arm insecure too much play in bushes (2.2.B.1a)1
Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Horn not working (1.6.2a)1
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)1
Offside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)1
Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))1
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak MANIFOLD AREA (8.2.1.1 (b))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MANIFOLD (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))1
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired INNER ARCH /CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS/INNER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Front Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)1
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Passengers seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))1
Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))1
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))1
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)1
Offside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)1
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)1
Offside Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)1
Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)1
Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid section (7.1.2)1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)1
Nearside 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
Offside Front Lower Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill. (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill. (6.1.B.2)1
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill . (6.1.B.2)1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)1
Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)1
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Brake hose has insufficient room to move1
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component 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 Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)1
Nearside Rear Passengers seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)1
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)1
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)1
Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)1
Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings boot floor (6.1.B.2)1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)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 Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)1
Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced and lower inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under chassis seal front to rear and behind rear trailing arm bush mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi and flexi join to centre (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)1
Front Passengers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing / bulk head. (2.4.A.3)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
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front down pipe (7.1.2)1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold blowing gasket (7.1.2)1
Centre Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)1
Centre Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)1
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)1
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Nearside Drivers seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Passengers seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)1
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)1
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f lower and o/s/f lower (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)1
Rear Passengers seat insecure both (6.2.6 (a) (ii))1
Front Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1)1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)1
Nearside Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)1
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)1
Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor holed (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)1
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function no rebound affect (2.7.2a)1
Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)1
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)1
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)1
Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)1
Offside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)1
Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)1
Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)1
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)1
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)1
Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)1
Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)1
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)1
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing has small hole caused by corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing has hole caused by corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))1

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