MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ G WAGONs year 2006

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Pass percent:68.84%

(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ G WAGON year 2006 passes without issue)

Based on:1,746 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	95
Registration plate lamp issues	81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	62
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	56
Brake pipe excessively corroded	43
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	29
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	23
Registration plate issues	21
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	19
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	18
Windscreen has damage	18
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	16
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	15
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	11
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	11
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	10
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	9
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Windscreen washer not working	9
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	8
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))	8
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	6
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	6
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	5
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	4
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))	4
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))	4
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))	4
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	3
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	3
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	3
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))	2
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault \|7.1.6 \|a\|\|	2
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken \|5.3.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Offside Outline marker lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	2
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))	2
Nearside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	2
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))	2
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))	2
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))	2
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))	2
Offside 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
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	2
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	2
Front brake excessively fluctuating	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	2
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Offside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	2
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	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
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	2
Speed limiter plate missing \|6.9.1a\|	2
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	95
Registration plate lamp issues	81
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	62
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	56
Brake pipe excessively corroded	43
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	29
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	23
Registration plate issues	21
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	19
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	18
Windscreen has damage	18
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	16
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))	15
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	13
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	11
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	11
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	10
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	10
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	10
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	9
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	9
Windscreen washer not working	9
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	8
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))	8
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	7
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	7
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	6
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))	6
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	5
Parking brake efficiency below requirements \|1.4.2 \|a\| \|i\|\|	5
Offside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	5
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	4
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))	4
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))	4
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))	4
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault \|5.4.2\|	3
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	3
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	3
Direction indicators not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	3
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	3
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	3
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))	2
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Front coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault \|7.1.6 \|a\|\|	2
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken \|5.3.1 \|b\| \|i\|\|	2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute \|1.4.A.2g\|	2
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	2
Offside Outline marker lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative \|1.4.B.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush \|2.7.4\|	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	2
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))	2
Nearside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	2
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))	2
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	2
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	2
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak	2
Offside Rear Position lamp not working \|4.2.1 \|a\|\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	2
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))	2
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))	2
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))	2
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))	2
Offside 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
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	2
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	2
Front brake excessively fluctuating	2
Front brake application uneven	2
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	2
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))	2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))	2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	2
Offside Rear coil spring broken \|2.4.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))	2
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure \|2.4.B.7b\|	2
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil \|3.5.1h\|	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
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))	2
Speed limiter plate missing \|6.9.1a\|	2
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	2

MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ G WAGONs year 2006

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