MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : Mercedes-Benz : 200
Mercedes-Benz 200
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 1966 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1975 | 1 | 0% | Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier or cause a short circuit. |
| 1977 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1979 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 1980 | 5 | 60% | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. |
| 1981 | 3 | 66.67% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 1982 | 22 | 63.64% | Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective. |
| 1983 | 45 | 80% | Emissions levels exceed default limits. |
| 1984 | 41 | 60.98% | Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective. |
| 1985 | 36 | 66.67% | Emissions levels exceed default limits. |
| 1986 | 8 | 37.5% | Emissions levels exceed default limits. |
| 1987 | 5 | 80% | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. |
| 1988 | 15 | 80% | Emissions levels exceed default limits. |
| 1989 | 21 | 71.43% | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. |
| 1990 | 22 | 72.73% | Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 1991 | 26 | 65.38% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 1992 | 44 | 70.45% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 1993 | 35 | 68.57% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 1994 | 4 | 75% | Anti-lock braking system warning device shows system malfunction. |
| 1995 | 5 | 40% | Emissions test unable to be completed. |
| 1996 | 4 | 50% | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. |
| 1997 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1998 | 6 | 66.67% | Number plate inscription missing or illegible. |
| 1999 | 3 | 66.67% | Tyre valve seriously damaged or misaligned likely to cause sudden deflation of the tyre. |
| 2000 | 4 | 75% | Battery leaking. |
| 2001 | 6 | 50% | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. |
| 2002 | 12 | 83.33% | Headlamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with requirements. |
| 2003 | 6 | 33.33% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 2004 | 7 | 71.43% | Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective. |
| 2005 | 10 | 30% | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. |
| 2006 | 21 | 66.67% | Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective. |
| 2007 | 32 | 59.38% | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. |
| 2008 | 25 | 68% | Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. |
| 2009 | 15 | 80% | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. |
| 2010 | 16 | 43.75% | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. |
| 2011 | 10 | 60% | ESC component missing or damaged. |
| 2012 | 7 | 42.86% | Electrical wiring insecure. |
| 2013 | 5 | 80% | Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction. |
| 2014 | 4 | 75% | Headlamp not securely attached. |
| 2015 | 10 | 90% | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. |
| 2016 | 19 | 84.21% | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. |
| 2017 | 11 | 81.82% | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. |
| 2018 | 5 | 80% | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. |
| 2019 | 8 | 100% | n/a |
| 2020 | 9 | 100% | n/a |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% | Anti-lock braking system warning device shows system malfunction. |
Tests: 599
Average Mercedes-Benz 200 pass rate: 68.45%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective. | 5.3.4(b)(ii) | Major | 14% |
| 2 | Emissions levels exceed default limits. | 8.2.1.2(b) | Major | 13% |
| 3 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 10% |
| 4 | Position lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.2.1(a)(ii) | Major | 10% |
| 5 | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. | 5.3.4(a)(i) | Major | 8% |
| 6 | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. | 3.4(b)(ii) | Major | 7% |
| 7 | Exhaust system leaking or insecure. | 6.1.2(a) | Major | 7% |
| 8 | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.3.1(a)(ii) | Major | 7% |
| 9 | Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. | 1.4.2(a)(i) | Major | 7% |
| 10 | Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. | 1.1.11(c) | Major | 6% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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