MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : Mercedes-Benz : 220
Mercedes-Benz 220
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 1962 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1963 | 2 | 50% | Brakes excessively out of balance across an axle. |
| 1964 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1965 | 3 | 66.67% | Stop lamps all missing or inoperative. |
| 1966 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1969 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1970 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1971 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1972 | 2 | 50% | Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced. |
| 1974 | 1 | 0% | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. |
| 1979 | 1 | 0% | Brakes out of balance across an axle. |
| 1992 | 3 | 66.67% | Emissions levels exceed default limits. |
| 1993 | 79 | 72.15% | Emissions levels exceed default limits. |
| 1994 | 8 | 25% | Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 1995 | 15 | 86.67% | Headlamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with requirements. |
| 1996 | 7 | 57.14% | Emissions test unable to be completed. |
| 1997 | 5 | 80% | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. |
| 1998 | 2 | 50% | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. |
| 1999 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 2000 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2001 | 3 | 100% | n/a |
| 2002 | 5 | 60% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 2003 | 10 | 60% | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. |
| 2004 | 11 | 81.82% | Electrical wiring insecure. |
| 2005 | 45 | 53.33% | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. |
| 2006 | 35 | 62.86% | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. |
| 2007 | 56 | 60.71% | Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. |
| 2008 | 55 | 47.27% | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. |
| 2009 | 55 | 65.45% | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. |
| 2010 | 21 | 66.67% | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. |
| 2011 | 19 | 57.89% | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. |
| 2012 | 39 | 56.41% | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. |
| 2013 | 26 | 46.15% | Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. |
| 2014 | 54 | 83.33% | Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective. |
| 2015 | 63 | 76.19% | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. |
| 2016 | 79 | 75.95% | Tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements. |
| 2017 | 39 | 89.74% | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. |
| 2018 | 27 | 77.78% | Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. |
| 2019 | 18 | 100% | n/a |
| 2020 | 7 | 85.71% | Brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator. |
| 2021 | 5 | 100% | n/a |
| 2022 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
Tests: 811
Average Mercedes-Benz 220 pass rate: 68.8%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. | 5.3.4(a)(i) | Major | 16% |
| 2 | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. | 5.3.1(b)(i) | Major | 13% |
| 3 | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. | 5.2.3(e) | Dangerous | 12% |
| 4 | Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. | 1.1.11(c) | Major | 12% |
| 5 | Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective. | 5.3.4(b)(ii) | Major | 12% |
| 6 | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. | 5.2.3(d)(ii) | Dangerous | 9% |
| 7 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 8% |
| 8 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 7% |
| 9 | Position lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.2.1(a)(ii) | Major | 7% |
| 10 | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.3.1(a)(ii) | Major | 6% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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