MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : Mercedes-Benz : 230
Mercedes-Benz 230
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 1964 | 10 | 80% | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. |
| 1965 | 12 | 83.33% | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. |
| 1966 | 11 | 81.82% | Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced. |
| 1967 | 3 | 100% | n/a |
| 1971 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1973 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 1977 | 1 | 0% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 1978 | 3 | 66.67% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 1979 | 2 | 50% | Brakes excessively out of balance across an axle. |
| 1980 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1981 | 5 | 100% | n/a |
| 1982 | 36 | 69.44% | Electrical wiring insecure. |
| 1983 | 58 | 75.86% | Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective. |
| 1984 | 73 | 65.75% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 1985 | 123 | 75.61% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 1986 | 18 | 66.67% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 1987 | 24 | 58.33% | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. |
| 1988 | 52 | 69.23% | Emissions levels exceed default limits. |
| 1989 | 69 | 60.87% | Emissions levels exceed default limits. |
| 1990 | 105 | 70.48% | Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing. |
| 1991 | 94 | 61.7% | Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing. |
| 1992 | 95 | 66.32% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 1993 | 3 | 66.67% | Steering ball joint with excessive wear. |
| 1994 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1995 | 1 | 0% | Brake hose bulging under pressure. |
| 1997 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1998 | 7 | 71.43% | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 1999 | 8 | 100% | n/a |
| 2000 | 7 | 42.86% | Product on the headlamp lens or light source which reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour. |
| 2001 | 4 | 100% | n/a |
| 2002 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 2003 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2004 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 2005 | 3 | 66.67% | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. |
| 2009 | 2 | 50% | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. |
| 2014 | 1 | 0% | Hydraulic fluid leak from a brake valve. |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% | Steering ball joint with excessive wear. |
| 2016 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 2017 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2018 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2019 | 1 | 0% | Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective. |
| 2020 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
Tests: 848
Average Mercedes-Benz 230 pass rate: 69.34%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. | 5.3.6(a)(i) | Major | 15% |
| 2 | Position lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.2.1(a)(ii) | Major | 15% |
| 3 | Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective. | 5.3.4(b)(ii) | Major | 12% |
| 4 | Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing. | 4.5.1(a)(ii) | Major | 11% |
| 5 | Emissions levels exceed default limits. | 8.2.1.2(b) | Major | 10% |
| 6 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 9% |
| 7 | Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged. | 2.1.3(g)(ii) | Major | 9% |
| 8 | Electrical wiring insecure. | 4.11(a)(ii) | Major | 8% |
| 9 | Binding brake. | 1.2.1(f) | Major | 8% |
| 10 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 8% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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