MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : Mercedes-Benz : 300 : 1993

Mercedes-Benz 300 1993

Tests: 194

Pass rate: 71.13%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Position lamp missing or inoperative.4.2.1(a)(ii)Major14%
2Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major14%
3Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.4.4.1(a)(ii)Major13%
4Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting.5.3.6(a)(i)Major13%
5Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing.4.5.1(a)(ii)Major11%
6Brakes out of balance across an axle.1.2.1(b)(i)Major11%
7Emissions levels exceed default limits.8.2.1.2(b)Major9%
8Steering ball joint with excessive wear.2.1.3(b)(i)Major9%
9Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged.2.1.3(g)(ii)Major7%
10Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.5.2.3(d)(ii)Dangerous7%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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