MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : Mercedes-Benz : 280 : 1970

Mercedes-Benz 280 1970

Tests: 31

Pass rate: 67.74%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Electrical wiring insecure.4.11(a)(ii)Major20%
2Passenger seat insecure.6.2.6(a)(ii)Dangerous10%
3Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced.6.1.1(c)(i)Major10%
4Brakes out of balance across an axle.1.2.1(b)(i)Major10%
5Brake efficiency below minimum requirement.1.2.2(a)(i)Major10%
6Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.4.4.1(a)(ii)Major10%
7Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major10%
8Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major10%
9Suspension component excessively damaged or corroded.5.3.3(b)(i)Major10%
10Wheel bearing with excessive play.5.1.3(a)(i)Major10%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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