MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : Mercedes-Benz : 280 : 1993

Mercedes-Benz 280 1993

Tests: 36

Pass rate: 66.67%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major25%
2Position lamp missing or inoperative.4.2.1(a)(ii)Major25%
3Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing.4.5.1(a)(ii)Major17%
4Parking brake inoperative on one side.1.4.1(a)Major8%
5Parking brake efficiency well below minimum requirement.1.4.2(a)(ii)Dangerous8%
6Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users.8.4.1(a)(i)Major8%
7Emissions test unable to be completed.8.2.1.2(d)Major8%
8Brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator.1.1.13(a)(i)Major8%
9Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.4.4.1(a)(ii)Major8%
10Fuel system leaking excessively or a risk of fire.6.1.3(b)(ii)Dangerous8%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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