MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : Mercedes-Benz : 308D
Mercedes-Benz 308D
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 1983 | 1 | 0% | Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded. |
| 1984 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1985 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 1986 | 2 | 50% | Braking effort not recording at a wheel. |
| 1987 | 2 | 0% | Headlamp beam image obviously incorrect. |
| 1988 | 2 | 50% | Exhaust fumes entering cabin. |
| 1989 | 20 | 80% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 1990 | 19 | 52.63% | Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded. |
| 1991 | 5 | 60% | Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users. |
| 1992 | 10 | 40% | Brakes out of balance across an axle. |
| 1993 | 18 | 38.89% | Brake efficiency below minimum requirement. |
| 1994 | 12 | 25% | Headlamp aim outwith limits. |
| 1995 | 25 | 60% | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. |
| 1996 | 39 | 61.54% | Electrical wiring insecure. |
| 1997 | 71 | 52.11% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 1998 | 59 | 54.24% | Electrical wiring insecure. |
| 1999 | 41 | 46.34% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 2000 | 8 | 50% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2001 | 2 | 50% | Body panel or body component likely to become detached. |
| 2003 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% | Parking brake efficiency well below minimum requirement. |
| 2005 | 3 | 66.67% | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. |
| 2007 | 3 | 100% | n/a |
| 2008 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 2010 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. |
| 2017 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2019 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
Tests: 352
Average Mercedes-Benz 308D pass rate: 53.98%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. | 1.4.2(a)(i) | Major | 20% |
| 2 | Position lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.2.1(a)(ii) | Major | 19% |
| 3 | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. | 5.3.6(a)(i) | Major | 17% |
| 4 | Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced. | 6.1.1(c)(i) | Major | 16% |
| 5 | Brakes out of balance across an axle. | 1.2.1(b)(i) | Major | 15% |
| 6 | Electrical wiring insecure. | 4.11(a)(ii) | Major | 15% |
| 7 | Brake efficiency below minimum requirement. | 1.2.2(a)(i) | Major | 13% |
| 8 | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. | 5.3.4(a)(i) | Major | 12% |
| 9 | Exhaust system leaking or insecure. | 6.1.2(a) | Major | 12% |
| 10 | Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing. | 4.5.1(a)(ii) | Major | 12% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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