MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : Mercedes-Benz : 420 : 1987
Mercedes-Benz 420 1987
Tests: 143
Pass rate: 76.92%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 21% |
| 2 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 21% |
| 3 | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. | 5.3.6(a)(i) | Major | 15% |
| 4 | Binding brake. | 1.2.1(f) | Major | 12% |
| 5 | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. | 3.4(b)(ii) | Major | 9% |
| 6 | Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.4.1(a)(ii) | Major | 9% |
| 7 | Position lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.2.1(a)(ii) | Major | 9% |
| 8 | Exhaust system leaking or insecure. | 6.1.2(a) | Major | 9% |
| 9 | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. | 5.2.3(d)(ii) | Dangerous | 9% |
| 10 | Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. | 1.4.2(a)(i) | Major | 9% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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