MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : Mercedes-Benz : 230 : 1983

Mercedes-Benz 230 1983

Tests: 58

Pass rate: 75.86%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective.5.3.4(b)(ii)Major36%
2Binding brake.1.2.1(f)Major21%
3Exhaust system leaking or insecure.6.1.2(a)Major21%
4Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded.1.1.11(c)Major14%
5Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen.3.4(b)(ii)Major14%
6Position lamp missing or inoperative.4.2.1(a)(ii)Major14%
7Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.1.4.2(a)(i)Major14%
8Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting.5.3.6(a)(i)Major14%
9Exhaust fumes entering cabin.6.1.2(b)(i)Major7%
10Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing.4.5.1(a)(ii)Major7%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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