MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : Mercedes-Benz : 230 : 1989
Mercedes-Benz 230 1989
Tests: 69
Pass rate: 60.87%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Emissions levels exceed default limits. | 8.2.1.2(b) | Major | 19% |
| 2 | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. | 5.3.6(a)(i) | Major | 19% |
| 3 | Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged. | 2.1.3(g)(ii) | Major | 15% |
| 4 | Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing. | 4.5.1(a)(ii) | Major | 15% |
| 5 | Position lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.2.1(a)(ii) | Major | 11% |
| 6 | Steering ball joint with excessive wear. | 2.1.3(b)(i) | Major | 7% |
| 7 | Wheel bearing with excessive play. | 5.1.3(a)(i) | Major | 7% |
| 8 | Parking brake efficiency well below minimum requirement. | 1.4.2(a)(ii) | Dangerous | 7% |
| 9 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 7% |
| 10 | Seat belt load bearing structure strength significantly reduced near an anchorage point. | 7.1.1(a)(i) | Major | 7% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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