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MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ CAMPER VANs year 2004

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mot history
Pass percent:66.00%
(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ CAMPER VAN year 2004 passes without issue)
Based on:2,438 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Registration plate lamp issues202
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|177
Headlamp aim out of alignment151
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively110
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort62
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|60
Brake pipe excessively corroded57
Registration plate issues43
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|40
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|39
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|38
Windscreen has damage38
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|37
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|36
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|30
Horn not working |1.6.2a|28
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault27
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|25
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle25
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|24
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|21
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened21
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|20
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|18
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|18
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|17
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|16
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|16
Rear brake binding16
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|15
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|15
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|15
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|14
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|14
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|14
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|14
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|14
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|13
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|12
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|12
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|12
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|12
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|11
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|11
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|10
Brake hose excessively deteriorated10
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|10
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|10
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|10
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|9
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|9
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|9
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|9
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|9
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|9
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|8
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|8
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|8
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|8
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|7
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|7
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|7
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|7
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|7
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|7
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|7
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|7
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|7
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|7
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|6
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|6
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|6
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|6
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|6
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|6
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|6
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|6
Rear brake application uneven6
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|6
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))6
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|6
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|6
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|5
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|5
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|5
Battery insecure |1.9.1|5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|5
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete |3.3.A.1b|5
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|5
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|5
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements |3.8.A.9/10|5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|4
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|4
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|4
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|4
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|4
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|4
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|4
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|4
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|4
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|4
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|4
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|4
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released4
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose |2.4.B.6a|4
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|4
Front brake application uneven4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|4
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|4
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|4
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|4
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|4
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|4
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|4
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|4
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|4
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|3
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|3
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|3
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b|3
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|3
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))3
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault |5.4.2|3
Nearside All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Front Upper Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|3
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring |2.4.B.7a|3
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))3
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|3
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault |3.4.1c|3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|3
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault |7.12 |e||3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||3
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted |3.6.E.3|3
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|3
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|3
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|3
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))3
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
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
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))3
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|3
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|3
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault |7.1.6 |a||3

We get to these numbers by trawling through over 1 billion MOT test results since 2004 and crunched the numbers. We remove anything to do with Tyres, as they are model independent and group together common non-model specific issues. We are trying to get to a picture of what models have what issues.

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