MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : Mercedes-Benz : 380 : 1981

Mercedes-Benz 380 1981

Tests: 29

Pass rate: 79.31%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Wheel bearing excessively rough.5.1.3(b)(i)Major33%
2Emissions levels exceed default limits.8.2.1.2(b)Major33%
3Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major33%
4Driver's seat moving inadvertently or backrest cannot be retained in the upright position.6.2.5(b)(ii)Dangerous17%
5Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced.6.1.1(c)(i)Major17%
6Passenger seat with defective structure or the backrest cannot be retained in the upright position.6.2.6(a)(i)Major17%
7Position lamp missing or inoperative.4.2.1(a)(ii)Major17%
8Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged.2.1.3(g)(ii)Major17%
9Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major17%
10Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.5.3.4(a)(i)Major17%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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