MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : Mercedes-Benz : 300 : 1991
Mercedes-Benz 300 1991
Tests: 370
Pass rate: 72.7%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 13% |
| 2 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 11% |
| 3 | Exhaust system leaking or insecure. | 6.1.2(a) | Major | 11% |
| 4 | Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged. | 2.1.3(g)(ii) | Major | 10% |
| 5 | Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. | 1.1.11(c) | Major | 9% |
| 6 | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. | 3.4(b)(ii) | Major | 9% |
| 7 | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. | 5.3.1(b)(i) | Major | 9% |
| 8 | Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing. | 4.5.1(a)(ii) | Major | 8% |
| 9 | Electrical wiring insecure. | 4.11(a)(ii) | Major | 7% |
| 10 | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. | 5.3.6(a)(i) | Major | 7% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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