MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : Mercedes-Benz : 280 : 1989
Mercedes-Benz 280 1989
Tests: 20
Pass rate: 70%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 33% |
| 2 | Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing. | 4.5.1(a)(ii) | Major | 33% |
| 3 | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. | 5.3.1(b)(i) | Major | 33% |
| 4 | Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged. | 2.1.3(g)(ii) | Major | 33% |
| 5 | Emissions levels exceed default limits. | 8.2.1.2(b) | Major | 33% |
| 6 | Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced. | 6.1.1(c)(i) | Major | 17% |
| 7 | Stop lamps all missing or inoperative. | 4.3.1(a)(iii) | Dangerous | 17% |
| 8 | Wheel bearing with excessive play. | 5.1.3(a)(i) | Major | 17% |
| 9 | Brake efficiency below minimum requirement. | 1.2.2(a)(i) | Major | 17% |
| 10 | Brakes out of balance across an axle. | 1.2.1(b)(i) | Major | 17% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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