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MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ G WAGENs year 1981

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mot history
Pass percent:57.14%
(The average a petrol MERCEDES BENZ G WAGEN year 1981 passes without issue)
Based on:98 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment13
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|6
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Registration plate lamp issues5
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively4
Brake hose excessively deteriorated4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|3
Registration plate issues3
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Brakes imbalanced across an axle2
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Windscreen washer not working 2
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|2
Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|2
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
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 bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort1
Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j|1
Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j|1
Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement |3.5.1j|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Front All direction indicators not working rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Rear brake binding1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil |2.2.C.1e|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Brake pipe excessively corroded1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|1
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.6.B1|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1

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