MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : Mercedes-Benz : 280 : 1985

Mercedes-Benz 280 1985

Tests: 167

Pass rate: 72.46%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major17%
2Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting.5.3.6(a)(i)Major13%
3Electrical wiring insecure.4.11(a)(ii)Major11%
4Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen.3.4(b)(ii)Major11%
5Emissions levels exceed default limits.8.2.1.2(b)Major11%
6Stop lamp missing or inoperative.4.3.1(a)(ii)Major9%
7Exhaust system leaking or insecure.6.1.2(a)Major9%
8Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major9%
9Position lamp missing or inoperative.4.2.1(a)(ii)Major7%
10Fuel system leaking, or missing or ineffective filler cap.6.1.3(b)(i)Major7%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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