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MOT History from tests of petrol MERCEDES BENZ S-CLASSs year 1990

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mot history
Pass percent:77.41%
(The average a petrol MERCEDES BENZ S-CLASS year 1990 passes without issue)
Based on:1,027 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively43
Headlamp aim out of alignment36
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)23
Brake pipe excessively corroded22
Registration plate issues19
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)16
Registration plate lamp issues12
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))9
Brake hose excessively deteriorated8
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault6
Rear brake binding6
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort6
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)5
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)5
Windscreen has damage5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)5
Front brake application uneven5
Brakes imbalanced across an axle5
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)4
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)4
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)4
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)4
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)4
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)4
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))4
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)4
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)4
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)3
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement3
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)3
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)3
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)3
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)3
Horn not working (1.6.2a)3
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Drivers seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)3
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)3
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)2
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)2
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)2
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)2
Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))2
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)2
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)2
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)2
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)2
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)2
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)2
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)2
Battery insecure (1.9.1)2
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)2
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)1
Drivers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Passengers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))1
Headlamp levelling device inoperative on nearside headlamp (4.1.5 (a))1
Headlamp levelling device inoperative on offside headlamp (4.1.5 (a))1
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)1
Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety Oil cooler pipes routed around radiator (8.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)1
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides (4.1.4 (c))1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Also rear (7.1.2)1
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Inner Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on repeater (1.4.B.1f)1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)1
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off repeater (1.4.B.1f)1
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)1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)1
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Front Drivers seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)1
Nearside Front Passengers seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)1
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)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
Offside 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 rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)1
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)1
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)1
Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)1
Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)1
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)1
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)1
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)1
Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)1
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)1
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) inner outer (2.2.A.1a)1
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) inner outer (2.2.A.1a)1
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)1
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)1
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)1
Brake hose damaged1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)1
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)1
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)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 Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)1
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch, chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))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
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)1
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)1
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)1
Drivers seat insecure back (6.2.A.1)1
Passengers seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)1
Front Passengers seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)1
Front Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))1
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear mounting (6.1.A.1)1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rear mounting (6.1.A.1)1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing area |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)1
Offside Front Inner Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering wing (6.2.1 (d) (ii))1
Offside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))1
Rear Fuel pipe leaking fuel pump has a leak (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)1
Power steering component(s) leaking Steering box (2.3.3b)1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch, marked in chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone A (8.3.1e)1
Body component corroded and likely to cause injury front bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))1
Windscreen washer not working 1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)1
Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet, within anti roll bar mount under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)1
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))1
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength caster arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing at roll bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)1
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)1
Nearside 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
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|1
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)1
Offside Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Front Passenger`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)1
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)1
Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing lao strap buckle not accesable (5.1.1)1
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))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 Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)1
Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)1
Nearside Passengers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Drivers seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Front Brake hose bulging under pressure both sides (1.1.12 (d))1
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)1
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)1
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)1
Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)1
Fuel system component leaking PUMP (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)1
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Suspension pipe leaking centre (5.3.5 (c))1
Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)1
Offside Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)1
Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)1

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