MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : Mercedes-Benz : 230 : 1985
Mercedes-Benz 230 1985
Tests: 123
Pass rate: 75.61%
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 | 23% |
| 2 | Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. | 1.4.2(a)(i) | Major | 20% |
| 3 | Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective. | 5.3.4(b)(ii) | Major | 20% |
| 4 | Position lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.2.1(a)(ii) | Major | 20% |
| 5 | Seat belt load bearing structure strength significantly reduced near an anchorage point. | 7.1.1(a)(i) | Major | 17% |
| 6 | Binding brake. | 1.2.1(f) | Major | 13% |
| 7 | Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.4.1(a)(ii) | Major | 13% |
| 8 | Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged. | 2.1.3(g)(ii) | Major | 13% |
| 9 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 10% |
| 10 | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. | 3.4(b)(ii) | Major | 10% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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