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MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ C-CLASSs year 1985

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mot history
Pass percent:71.91%
(The average a petrol MERCEDES BENZ C-CLASS year 1985 passes without issue)
Based on:776 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment32
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively22
Brake pipe excessively corroded17
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)16
Brake hose excessively deteriorated14
Brakes imbalanced across an axle14
Drivers seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)12
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort11
Battery insecure (1.9.1)10
Registration plate lamp issues10
Registration plate issues10
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)9
Drivers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))8
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))7
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)7
Windscreen washer not working 6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)6
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)6
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))5
Nearside Front Passengers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))5
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)5
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)5
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)5
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)5
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)5
Rear brake binding4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))4
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))4
Passengers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))3
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))3
Front brake application uneven3
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)3
Offside Front 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Drivers seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)3
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)3
Nearside Front Passengers seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)3
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)3
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)3
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))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
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)3
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)3
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)3
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)2
Nearside 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (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
Nearside Rear 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
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)2
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Nearside Front Passengers seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)2
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)2
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)2
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)2
Nearside Front Drivers seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)2
Offside Front Drivers seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)2
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)2
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))2
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))2
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)2
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))2
Passengers seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)2
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)2
Rear brake application uneven2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)2
Nearside Passengers seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Front brake excessively fluctuating2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel tub (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Fuel system component leaking At pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition Manifold (8.1.1 (a))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)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
Nearside 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
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Front Outer 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 Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))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 Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)1
Offside Rear 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
Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)1
Brake hose damaged1
Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)1
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)1
Drivers door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)1
Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)1
Offside 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 Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)1
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)1
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)1
Offside Front Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Drivers seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))1
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Front Steering column damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)1
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking steel to flex (3.6.A.1)1
Front Fuel system component leaking near fuel injection unit (7.2.3)1
Passengers seat insecure (6.2.A.1)1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)1
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing top (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wing top (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wing top (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)1
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)1
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)1
Offside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)1
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)1
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)1
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)1
Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)1
Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)1
Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)1
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Prop shaft likely to become detached rubber coupling worn (6.1.7 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)1
Nearside 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
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)1
Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)1
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)1
Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust rubbers x4 split /perished / broken / missing (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking fuel leaking from buy fuel pump/filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Headlight glass broken (no aim pattern ) (4.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking FUEL PUMP UNION LEAKING ???? (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp HEADLIGHT COMES ON WITH SIDE LIGHT (4.2.3 (c))1
Offside Front Drivers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking FUEL PUMP /PIPE LEAKING FUEL (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Central Rear Exhaust system insecure RUBBER SUPPORT RING BROKEN . AND REST OF THEM PERISHED (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting WHEEL ARCH HOLED AND CORRODED (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear sill ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/tunnel within 30cm of offside front seat lower inner mounting (5.2.6)1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/tunnel within 30cm of cable mounting (3.1.9)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 Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)1
Front Passengers seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)1
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rail at arb mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)1
Emissions not tested (7.0)1
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)1
Nearside Outer 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 Inner 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 Outer 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 Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)1
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)1
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)1
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill rotten (5.2.6)1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan rotten (5.2.6)1
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)1
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)1
Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)1
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
front brake binding both fronts (3.7.B.1)1
front brake binding both rears (3.7.B.1)1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre floor (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play idler box (2.2.B.1g)1
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)1
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust joints area (7.1.2)1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Drivers door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)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
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)1
Nearside Inner Rear 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
Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)1
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength where marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside rear floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Brake hose excessively twisted both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))1
Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel none/ very little effort at the back wheels (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking fuel leaking from by fuel pump/filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))1
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Rear Outer 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 Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))1
Offside 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 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 Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (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
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)1
Windscreen has damage1
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (2.2.C.1c)1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.2.C.1c)1
Track rod end loose centre loose or worn in tie rod (yellow chalk on item) (2.2.B.1d)1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor (5.2.6)1
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)1
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe joints (7.1.2)1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)1
Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheelarch (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)1
Offside Drivers seat insecure (6.2.A.1)1
Nearside Drivers seat insecure (6.2.A.1)1
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone A (8.3.1e)1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch rool bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Brake performance unable to be tested brakes binding (1.2.1 (g))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced 30cm from structural mountings (6.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section of system (7.1.2)1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside outer sill at rear in mounting areas (2.4.A.3)1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)1
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)1
Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)1

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