1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe mounting points (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cable through floor at front (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill area front and centre (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner wing chassis area and under wheelarch chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis patch not continuously welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam stopped working during test (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective bulb pattern flickering on and off (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower door frame corroded and holed

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Outer Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both A pillars corroded and slightly weakened

both front inner wings corroded and holed but outwith prescribed areas

front crossmember and rad mounting panel corroded and holed but outwith prescribed areas

o/s/r door latch mechanism faulty but door held closed with security hasp

various underside corrosion

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very close to max 3mm tolerance (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn more on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front side marker light out

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside gearbox rear crossmember mounting at chassis area corroded and holed

Central Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill area (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wishbone area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wishbone area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired shock absorber prescribed area not continuously welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very close to max 3mm tolerance (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn more on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front side marker light out

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear brake backplate deteriorated

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside gearbox rear crossmember mounting at chassis area corroded and holed

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front side marker light inop

Nearside outer sill holed outwith proscribed area

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to condition of exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe split through (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front side marker light inop

Nearside outer sill holed outwith proscribed area

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from master cylinder to join T piece (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front side marker lamp inop

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive load velve spring mount area badly corroded but still attached when tested (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front door damaged but not yet causing sharp edges

Nearside Front shock absorber body very close to tyre but not yet contacting

Nearside Front side marker light not working

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill area corroded and holed but outwith prescribed areas

underside corrosion of various suspension and body components

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens damaged causing white light to rear (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cable bracket attachment area to floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive load velve spring mount area badly corroded but still attached when tested (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front door damaged but not yet causing sharp edges

Nearside Front shock absorber body very close to tyre but not yet contacting

Nearside Front side marker light not working

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill area corroded and holed but outwith prescribed areas

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

underside corrosion of various suspension and body components

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired return spring bracket badly deteriorated but not yet failed (1.1.17 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer badly deteriorated and starting to leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front inner wing corroded and holed at radiator mounting area - outwith prescribed areas

Nearside Rear wheelarch area corroded and holed but not yet causing sharp edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn more on inner edges and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged n/s/f and o/s/f buckle covers missing but still operating ok (7.1.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to both front chassis legs but not yet holed

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp position light coming on with brake operation (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength quarter area near rear spring rear mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill area corroded and holed but outwith prescribed areas (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake lights intensity not increasing when operated with position lights on (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired return spring bracket badly deteriorated but not yet failed (1.1.17 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer badly deteriorated and starting to leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front inner wing corroded and holed at radiator mounting area - outwith prescribed areas

Nearside Rear wheelarch area corroded and holed but not yet causing sharp edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn more on inner edges and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged n/s/f and o/s/f buckle covers missing but still operating ok (7.1.2 (d))

corrosion to both front chassis legs but not yet holed

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps both (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seatbelt Stalk outer cover missing

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Lever siezed (1.1.17 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear tailpipe & mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps both (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seatbelt Stalk outer cover missing

3 of 6 side marker lights not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn more on outer edge

Nearside rack boot clip badly corroded and weakened but still secure

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear tyre pressure appears low

Offside headlamp output poor but showing pattern just

Offside steering rack boot badly twisted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slightly affected by indicators (1.1.A.3f)

both front wheel arches corroded but not yet showing sharp edges

front to rear brake pipes poorly clipped

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside steering rack boot badly twisted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

both sills corroded close to rear spring front mounting areas

corrosion to both front wings but not yet holed

exhaust tail pipe missing

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion both sills (6.1.C.1)

Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower quarter area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside steering rack boot badly twisted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

both sills corroded close to rear spring front mounting areas

corrosion to both front wings but not yet holed

exhaust tail pipe missing

handbrake cable corroded and weakened

Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Oil leak

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)