MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : Mercedes-Benz : 300 : 1997

Mercedes-Benz 300 1997

Tests: 8

Pass rate: 25%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Position lamp missing or inoperative.4.2.1(a)(ii)Major50%
2Headlamp beam image obviously incorrect.4.1.2(c)Major33%
3Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major33%
4Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing.4.5.1(a)(ii)Major17%
5Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting.5.3.6(a)(i)Major17%
6Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.1.4.2(a)(i)Major17%
7Registration plate lamp missing or inoperative.4.7.1(b)(ii)Major17%
8Fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements.4.5.3(a)Major17%
9Exhaust system leaking or insecure.6.1.2(a)Major17%
10Emissions test unable to be completed.8.2.1.2(d)Major17%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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