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MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ MOTORs year 1987

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mot history
Pass percent:51.60%
(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ MOTOR year 1987 passes without issue)
Based on:250 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Brakes imbalanced across an axle17
Headlamp aim out of alignment14
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively14
Brake pipe excessively corroded13
Registration plate lamp issues11
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|9
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|8
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|8
Horn not working |1.6.2a|8
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|7
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort6
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Registration plate issues5
Windscreen washer not working 4
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|4
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Rear brake binding4
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))3
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))3
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|3
Rear brake application uneven3
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|2
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|2
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||2
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated |8.4.2|2
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired |3.6.E.3|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated2
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Front brake application uneven2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Towbar component excessively corroded |6.6.1|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cracked at front and rear tail pipe corroded and holed. (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg. (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg. (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Beside front and rear leaf sprig hangers holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength At front leaf spring hanger. (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative |1.1.17 |c| |ii||1
Nearside Front All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front All direction indicators not working side repeater |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front All direction indicators not working side repeater |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Hazard warning switch inoperative |4.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam |4.1.3 |b||1
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Emissions not tested |8.2.2.2 |e||1
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn |1.1.14 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn |1.1.14 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front clamp missing |6.1.2 |a||1
Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt off arm |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt off arm |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off rigger at front off spring |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off rigger at rear off spring |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger at front off spring |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger at step |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Fuel system component leaking pump on engine |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around anchor |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around spring anchor |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2f|1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Brake load sensing valve seized |3.6.E.3|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|1
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Brake servo retaining device insecure |3.6.A.2d|1
Wheel insecure |4.2.A.1c|1
Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective safety catch missing |3.1 |c||1
Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative |1.1.17 |c| |ii||1
Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety |8.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Trailer electrical socket insecure |1.9.3a|1
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |6.2.A.3|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Driver`s seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. mechanism missing, seat permanently secured in one position. |6.2.5 |b| |i||1
Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a))1
Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipe about to break (1.2.1 (g))1
Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Electrical wiring insecure |1.9.2a|1
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Front Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Front Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| flickers when tapped lightly by hand |1.1.4c|1
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded various points (1.1.21 (e) (i))1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f inner wing within 30cm shocker mount |2.4.A.3|1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead above servo |1.1.21 |e| |i||1
Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear fog lamp insecure |1.3.2a|1
Rear fog lamp switch missing |1.3.1a|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead above and below servo |3.6.C.3|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.1.2 (e) (i))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))1
Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose belt reel loose (7.1.1 (b))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose belt reel loose (7.1.1 (b))1
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))1
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s step (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s step (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |3.6.B.4c|1
Horn control missing |1.6.1|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired |6.2.2 |d| |ii||1
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both |2.1.3 |g| |ii||1
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose |2.4.B.6a|1
Offside Front Air brake cylinder/actuator leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Hazard warning switch missing |1.4.B.1d|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver |8.2.1a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear metal brake pipe split |1.1.11 |b| |ii||1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded engine bay above steering box |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassi leg |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Offside Front Upper Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate |5.1.B.3a|1
Offside Rear front brake grabbing severely |3.8.A.2b|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Nearside trim |6.1.C.1|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Rear bumper - both sides |6.1.C.1|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Offside rear trim |6.1.C.1|1
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported both sides |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure inner D bush bracket |2.4.G.1|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported centre to rear loose |7.1.1|1
Nearside Lower Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear Lower Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH LIGHTS |1.2.1f|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Spring hanger times 2 |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis times 2 |2.4.A.3|1
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Steering arm damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Position lamp not working all side markers (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))1
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Lens broken |1.7.5a|1
Stop lamp not working Both |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected |4.4.1 |b| |ii||1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Spare wheel insecure |6.4.2|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Central Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached at all fixing points and on tow bracket its self |6.1.6 |i| |ii||1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure |2.7.2b|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1

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