MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ CAMPER VANs year 2008

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Pass percent:74.81%

(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ CAMPER VAN year 2008 passes without issue)

Based on:1,711 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	86
Registration plate lamp issues	42
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	33
Brake pipe excessively corroded	29
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	29
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Registration plate issues	16
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	14
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	14
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	10
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	10
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	9
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	8
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Windscreen washer not working	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	6
Windscreen has damage	6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	5
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	5
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	5
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Brake hose damaged	5
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	4
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))	4
Nearside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	3
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))	3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	3
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	3
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	3
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))	2
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Nearside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	2
Offside All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Rear brake binding	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	2
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment \|1.1.6 \|c\|\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	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 excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))	2
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction \|8.2.1.2 \|h\|\|	2
Position lamp not working o/s/r sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear \|4.2.3 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|4.4.3 \|a\|\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	86
Registration plate lamp issues	42
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	33
Brake pipe excessively corroded	29
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	29
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Registration plate issues	16
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	14
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	14
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	10
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	10
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	9
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))	8
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Windscreen washer not working	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	6
Windscreen has damage	6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	5
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	5
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	5
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Brake hose damaged	5
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	4
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	4
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))	4
Nearside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	3
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))	3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))	3
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))	3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	3
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	3
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete \|3.3.A.1b\|	3
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	3
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	3
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	3
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	3
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Stop lamp\|s\| not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))	2
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Nearside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	2
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	2
Offside All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Rear brake binding	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	2
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	2
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment \|1.1.6 \|c\|\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|4.1.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	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 excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))	2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))	2
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction \|8.2.1.2 \|h\|\|	2
Position lamp not working o/s/r sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear \|4.2.3 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|4.4.3 \|a\|\|	2

MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ CAMPER VANs year 2008

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