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MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ CAMPER VANs year 1988

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mot history
Pass percent:47.10%
(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ CAMPER VAN year 1988 passes without issue)
Based on:913 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment107
Brake pipe excessively corroded96
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|77
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|75
Registration plate lamp issues75
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively72
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|48
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort42
Brakes imbalanced across an axle40
Horn not working |1.6.2a|32
Brake hose excessively deteriorated26
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|24
Rear brake application uneven23
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|21
Registration plate issues20
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|20
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|19
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|17
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|17
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|17
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|17
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|17
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|17
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|17
Rear brake binding16
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|16
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|15
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|14
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|14
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|14
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|14
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|13
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|13
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|13
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|13
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|12
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|12
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|11
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|11
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|11
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|11
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|11
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|11
Emissions not tested |7.0|11
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|11
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|10
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|10
Front brake application uneven10
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|10
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|10
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|9
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|9
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|9
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|9
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|9
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|8
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|8
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|8
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|8
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|8
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|8
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|7
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|7
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|7
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|7
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|7
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|7
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|7
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|6
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|6
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|6
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|6
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|6
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|6
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|6
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|6
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|6
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|6
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|6
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|6
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))6
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine |7.4.B.3b|6
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|6
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|6
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|5
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|5
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|5
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|5
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|5
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|5
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|5
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|4
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|4
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|4
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|4
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|4
Windscreen has damage4
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|4
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|4
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|4
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|4
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|4
Offside Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|4
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|4
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|4
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|4
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|4
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure4
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|4
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|4
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Power steering malfunctioning |2.3.3a|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Power steering pump drive system defective |2.3.6|3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|3
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|3
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|3
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|3
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|3
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|3
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|3
Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|3
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|3
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|3
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|3
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|3
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|3
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|3
Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|3
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|3
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|3
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Spare wheel carrier insecure |6.4.2|3
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|3
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|3
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Brake servo damaged and function impaired |3.6.A.2c|2
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|2
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|2
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|2
Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|2
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|2
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|2
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|2
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|2
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b|2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. |5.1.1|2
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Brake hose has insufficient room to move2
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
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|2
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|2
An item not tested |Manual|2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||2
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|2
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|2
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user |1.6.2b|2
Nearside Front Leaf spring eye defective |anchor| |2.4.B.1b|2
Offside Front Leaf spring eye defective |anchor| |2.4.B.1b|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached |2.7.2b|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a|2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|2
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1|2
Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
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|2
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned |1.3.2a|2
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|2
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|2
Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Emissions not tested |6.4|2
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements |3.8.A.9/10|2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.3.2a|2
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|2
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|2
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|2
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|2
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|2
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)2

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