MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ G WAGONs year 1982

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Pass percent:45.14%

(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ G WAGON year 1982 passes without issue)

Based on:401 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	58
Headlamp aim out of alignment	42
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	33
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	28
Registration plate lamp issues	27
Brake pipe excessively corroded	18
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	17
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	17
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	15
Rear brake application uneven	14
Registration plate issues	14
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	12
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	12
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Front brake application uneven	9
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	8
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	7
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	7
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Rear brake binding	6
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	6
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	6
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	6
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	6
Indicator switch faulty \|1.4.A.1\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	5
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	4
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	4
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Windscreen washer not working	4
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	3
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	3
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	3
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour \|7.4.B.4\|	3
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	3
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	3
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.B.2\|	3
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	3
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	3
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	2
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	2
Brake pedal spongy \|3.3.B.1b\|	2
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|8.4.1\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left \|1.6.B4\|	2
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	2
Windscreen has damage	2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure \|3.3.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	2
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	2
Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle \|7.4.A.1\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing \|1.3.1b\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right \|1.6.B4\|	2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	2
Nearside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	2
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	2
Nearside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Offside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Rear fog lamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.1.6b\|	2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.1.4a\|	2
Offside Side repeater not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.5.1b\|	2
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	2
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	2
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	2
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	2
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	2
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))	1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror missing \|8.1.1\|	1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Indicator switch insecure \|1.4.A.1\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Front position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	1
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Centre Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose \|3.3.A.1b\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing \|8.2.2\|	1
Brake cable has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control \|6.1.B.1a\|	1
Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch and chassis \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front chassis cross member \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` sunvisor \|8.3.1b\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe cracked \|7.1.2\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear of centre section and tailpipe \|7.1.2\|	1
Exhaust system not adequately supported at silencer \|7.1.1\|	1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	1
Driver`s seat insecure seat back excess movement \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Emissions not tested exhaust blowing \|7.3.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	1
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid \|3.6.G.1f\|	1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	1
Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside front brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	1
Offside Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing \|5.2.1b\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Front passenger seat insecure \|6.2.3\|	1
Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing \|5.2.2a\|	1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration \|7.4.A2\|	1
Hand operated control valve unit insecure \|3.2.2a\|	1
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	1
Centre Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	1
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering \|2.5.A.3a\|	1
Offside Stub axle distorted \|2.5.A.5b\|	1
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch faulty \|1.3.1a\|	1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. \|6.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Rear An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements \|3.8.A.9/10\|	1
Rear fog lamp switch missing \|1.3.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	1
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Nearside front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	1
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	1
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings \|2.2.B.1h\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor \|3.3.C.3\|	1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, 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
Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Nearside Front Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	1
Brake hose damaged	1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	1
Offside Front Side repeater not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.5.1b\|	1
Driver`s seat security significantly reduced \|6.5.14\|	1
Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.1.6c\|	1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.2.4a\|	1
Front Dipswitch operation does not does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams \|1.2.3b\|	1
Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1a\|	1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.C.1b\|	1
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.1.4a\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|6.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure chassis cross member corroded \|6.1.2\|	1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure chassis cross member corroded \|6.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure chassis cross member corroded \|6.1.2\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.5.1b\|	1
Nearside Side repeater not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.5.1b\|	1
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.3.2a\|	1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	1
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view \|8.2.1c\|	1
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	1
Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached fog light is detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))	1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	1
Nearside Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	1
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))	1
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative \|1.1.17 \|c\| \|ii\|\|	1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play \|2.1.3 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted \|2.2.D.2c\|	1
Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted \|2.2.D.2c\|	1
Nearside Front Leaf spring cracked \|2.4.B.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Front Windscreen wiper control missing \|8.2.1a\|	1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	1
Steering damper leaking oil \|2.2.C.1f\|	1
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	1
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	1
Brake has no servo assistance \|3.3.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	1
Rear Rear fog lamp missing \|1.3.2a\|	1
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released	1
Brake rod locking device insecure \|3.5.1l\|	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 Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure \|3.6.B.3\|	1
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	1
An item not tested \|Manual\|	1
Power steering pump insecure \|2.3.6\|	1
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure \|2.7.2b\|	1
Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped \|3.6.B.1\|	1
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush \|2.4.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting \|6.6.6\|	1
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure \|5.2.1a\|	1
rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	1
Brake pipe leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	1
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced \|2.4.B.1d\|	1
Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced \|2.4.B.1d\|	1
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
All position lamps not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means \|7.2.4b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| incomplete \|1.1.4a\|	1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Front Leaf spring eye defective \|anchor\| \|2.4.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S/F MAIN CHASSIS \|2.2.C.1h\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure \|1.3.2a\|	1
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|3.6.C.3\|	1
Nearside Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring \|2.4.B.7a\|	1
Offside Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring \|2.4.B.7a\|	1
Brake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard \|3.6.E.2\|	1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	1
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	1
Rear Passenger`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
All position lamps not in good working order \|function impaired\| \|1.1.A.2a\|	1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.2.1d\|	1
Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	1
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way \|3.7.C.2\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position \|3.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	1
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating \|1.2.1 \|e\|\|	1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|4.5.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|6.1.2 \|a\|\|	1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	1
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating \|3.7.B.3\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside out riggers \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside outriggers \|6.1.B.2\|	1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| insecure \|1.1.A.3a\|	1
Offside Front Drivers seat insecure base (6.2.5 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged rubbing on exhaust silancer (1.1.15 (a))	1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	1
Central Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))	1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.2.C.1c\|	1
Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands \|5.2.4b\|	1
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))	1
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective \|5.2.5b\|	1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	1
Horn control missing \|1.6.1\|	1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)	1
Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Both rear (1.2.1 (a) (ii))	1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	1
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)	1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)	1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	1
Offside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	1
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	1
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	1
Offside Front Direction indicator missing \|1.4.A.2b\|	1
Offside Rear Halfshaft bolt loose \|4.2.B.3\|	1
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on \|8.2.1b\|	1

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.

Please note: We take the data from the DVSA. This data is raw and can contain typos and spelling mistakes that garages may have entered while recording a MOT result. Specifically miss-match on names of models and makes. We are constantly cleaning the data so bear with the odd issue.

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MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ G WAGONs year 1982

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