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MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ E-CLASSs year 1986

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mot history
Pass percent:72.31%
(The average a petrol MERCEDES BENZ E-CLASS year 1986 passes without issue)
Based on:260 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment14
Brake hose excessively deteriorated9
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively7
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)3
Registration plate lamp issues3
Horn not working (1.6.2a)3
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)3
Brake pipe excessively corroded3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)3
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)3
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)2
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)2
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)2
Brakes imbalanced across an axle2
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
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)2
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)2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength right hand top strut mount area |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing/ chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing/chassis 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Fuel pipe leaking front to rear pipe at clip (7.2.3)1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)1
Offside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm flexible ball joint play (2.2.B.1b)1
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)1
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)1
Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)1
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))1
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to front suspension mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded forward of suspension box section holed (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of suspension mount small section holed (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top of coil spring mount area badly corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top of coil spring mount area baldy corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Stop lamp not working relaced bulb (1.2.1b)1
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Fuel pipe union leaking excessively or a risk of fire At the fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)1
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)1
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Near suspension tie rod mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting I???ll corrosion next to rear subframe mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill and surrounding area corroded near to subframe mounting point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)1
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)1
Rear brake binding1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)1
Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)1
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Box (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened fractured (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))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
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)1
Offside Rear Direction indicators have a product on the light sources so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Windscreen has damage1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))1
Rear Service brake excessively binding o/s n/s (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Power steering component leaking steering damper (2.1.5 (a))1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)1
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)1
Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)1
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Brake performance not tested Due to condition of rear brake hoses (1.2.1 (g))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)1
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)1
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Battery insecure (1.9.1)1
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Nearside Front 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 fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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
Offside Front Side repeater not working light now working and continued to work through to the end of the MOT test (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
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)1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1

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