MOT Stats

Mercedes-Benz 210

Year	Tests	Pass rate	Most common fail reason
1983	1	100%	n/a
1986	3	66.67%	Direction indicator or hazard warning switch inoperative.
1987	3	33.33%	Brakes out of balance across an axle.
1988	6	66.67%	Binding brake.
1989	2	50%	Exhaust system leaking or insecure.
1990	2	0%	Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.
1992	1	100%	n/a
1995	1	0%	ESC MIL indicates a system malfunction.
1997	2	100%	n/a
1998	2	50%	Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.
1999	2	50%	Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective.
2003	2	50%	Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution.
2004	1	0%	Direction indicator lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with requirements.
2006	1	100%	n/a
2009	1	0%	Position lamp missing or inoperative.
2010	1	100%	n/a
2011	11	81.82%	Shock absorber missing or likely to become detached.
2012	2	100%	n/a
2020	1	0%	Anti-lock braking system warning device shows system malfunction.

Tests: 45

Average Mercedes-Benz 210 pass rate: 62.22%

Most common fail reasons

#	Reason	Fail code	Category	%
1	Registration plate lamp missing or inoperative.	4.7.1(b)(ii)	Major	24%
2	Position lamp missing or inoperative.	4.2.1(a)(ii)	Major	18%
3	Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced.	6.1.1(c)(i)	Major	18%
4	Shock absorber bush excessively worn.	5.3.2(c)	Major	18%
5	Binding brake.	1.2.1(f)	Major	12%
6	Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded.	1.1.11(c)	Major	12%
7	Brake disc or drum significantly worn.	1.1.14(a)(i)	Major	12%
8	Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution.	1.2.1(e)	Major	12%
9	Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.	1.4.2(a)(i)	Major	12%
10	Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.	5.3.4(a)(i)	Major	12%

Tests date range:

10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3