MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : Mercedes-Benz : 280 : 1984
Mercedes-Benz 280 1984
Tests: 147
Pass rate: 76.87%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 32% |
| 2 | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. | 5.3.6(a)(i) | Major | 26% |
| 3 | Exhaust system leaking or insecure. | 6.1.2(a) | Major | 21% |
| 4 | Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced. | 6.1.1(c)(i) | Major | 18% |
| 5 | Position lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.2.1(a)(ii) | Major | 12% |
| 6 | Seat belt load bearing structure strength significantly reduced near an anchorage point. | 7.1.1(a)(i) | Major | 9% |
| 7 | Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing. | 4.5.1(a)(ii) | Major | 9% |
| 8 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 6% |
| 9 | Binding brake. | 1.2.1(f) | Major | 6% |
| 10 | Fuel system leaking, or missing or ineffective filler cap. | 6.1.3(b)(i) | Major | 6% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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