MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ SD BUSs year 1998

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Pass percent:53.88%

(The average a diesel MERCEDES BENZ SD BUS year 1998 passes without issue)

Based on:1,600 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	189
Headlamp aim out of alignment	168
Registration plate lamp issues	164
Brake pipe excessively corroded	164
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	99
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	64
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	61
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	61
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	44
Registration plate issues	40
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	37
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	36
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	32
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	30
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	29
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	27
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	27
Windscreen has damage	25
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	24
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	24
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	22
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	21
Rear brake binding	21
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	20
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	19
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	17
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	17
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	15
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	15
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	15
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	14
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	12
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	11
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	10
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	9
Rear brake application uneven	9
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	9
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	8
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	7
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	6
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	5
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	5
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements \|3.8.A.9/10\|	5
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	5
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Brake hose damaged	5
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	4
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	4
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	4
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	4
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	4
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	3
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	3
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	3
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	3
Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot \|3.5.1c\|	3
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	3
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	3

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Most common failures	No# failures
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	189
Headlamp aim out of alignment	168
Registration plate lamp issues	164
Brake pipe excessively corroded	164
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	99
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	64
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	61
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	61
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	44
Registration plate issues	40
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	37
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	36
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	32
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	30
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	29
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	27
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	27
Windscreen has damage	25
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	24
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	24
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	22
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	21
Rear brake binding	21
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	20
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	19
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	17
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	17
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	16
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	15
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	15
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	15
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	14
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	12
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	12
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	11
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	11
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	11
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	10
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	10
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	9
Rear brake application uneven	9
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	9
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired \|3.6.E.3\|	9
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	8
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	8
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	8
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	8
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	7
Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	7
Rear Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	7
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	7
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	7
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized \|3.6.E.3\|	7
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	6
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	6
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect \|1.8.A.1b\|	6
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	6
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	5
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	5
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	5
Brake load sensing valve seized \|3.6.E.3\|	5
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	5
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	5
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements \|3.8.A.9/10\|	5
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	5
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	5
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	5
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	5
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	5
Brake hose damaged	5
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	4
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	4
Offside Front Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure \|8.1.1\|	4
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	4
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt\|s\| missing \|4.2.A.1e\|	4
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	4
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed \|6.2.B.1a\|	4
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	4
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users \|1.8.A.1a\|	4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Nearside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	4
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	4
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	4
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	4
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine \|7.4.B.3b\|	4
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	4
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement \|3.3.A.5\|	3
Exhaust has a part missing \|7.1.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Rear reflector missing \|1.5.1a\|	3
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Brake hose twisted \|found during steering lock to lock check\| \|2.2.D.2b\|	3
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported \|3.6.B.1\|	3
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users \|6.1.B.1b\|	3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel \|steering rack fitted\| \|2.2.A.1b\|	3
Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot \|3.5.1c\|	3
Indicator tell tale inoperative \|1.4.A.2a\|	3
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Brake performance not tested \|3.7.A.1\|	3
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour \|1.4.A.2f\|	3
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Nearside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside Rear Brake hose twisted \|3.6.B.4c\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	3
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	3
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth \|3.3.A.1b\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order \|not working\| \|1.2.4a\|	3

MOT History from tests of diesel MERCEDES BENZ SD BUSs year 1998

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