MOT Stats

Vehicle types : Car : Mercedes-Benz : 500

Mercedes-Benz 500

Year	Tests	Pass rate	Most common fail reason
1972	1	100%	n/a
1979	1	100%	n/a
1980	3	66.67%	Binding brake.
1981	8	75%	Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting.
1982	11	72.73%	Anti-lock braking system warning device shows system malfunction.
1983	44	79.55%	Emissions levels exceed default limits.
1984	39	79.49%	Position lamp missing or inoperative.
1985	98	75.51%	Anti-lock braking system warning device shows system malfunction.
1986	67	76.12%	Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced.
1987	85	76.47%	Emissions levels exceed default limits.
1988	89	82.02%	Headlamp aim outwith limits.
1989	110	82.73%	Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen.
1990	105	77.14%	Binding brake.
1991	123	75.61%	Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.
1992	82	79.27%	Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.
1993	75	85.33%	Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier or cause a short circuit.
1994	6	83.33%	Number plate missing or insecure.
1995	6	100%	n/a
1996	2	100%	n/a
1997	1	100%	n/a
1998	5	80%	Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced.
1999	5	60%	Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits.
2000	2	100%	n/a
2001	3	100%	n/a
2002	3	100%	n/a
2003	4	50%	Registration plate lamp missing or inoperative.
2004	3	100%	n/a
2006	2	50%	Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.
2007	2	100%	n/a
2008	2	100%	n/a
2009	2	100%	n/a
2010	1	100%	n/a
2011	2	100%	n/a
2013	2	100%	n/a
2014	2	50%	Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements.
2015	2	100%	n/a
2016	1	100%	n/a
2017	2	100%	n/a
2018	1	100%	n/a
2019	3	66.67%	Headlamp beam image obviously incorrect.
2020	4	100%	n/a

Tests: 1,009

Average Mercedes-Benz 500 pass rate: 79.29%

Most common fail reasons

#	Reason	Fail code	Category	%
1	Headlamp aim outwith limits.	4.1.2(a)	Major	11%
2	Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.	3.5(a)	Major	11%
3	Emissions levels exceed default limits.	8.2.1.2(b)	Major	10%
4	Position lamp missing or inoperative.	4.2.1(a)(ii)	Major	10%
5	Binding brake.	1.2.1(f)	Major	9%
6	Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen.	3.4(b)(ii)	Major	9%
7	Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective.	5.3.4(b)(ii)	Major	8%
8	Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.	4.4.1(a)(ii)	Major	8%
9	Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing.	4.5.1(a)(ii)	Major	7%
10	Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.	5.2.3(d)(ii)	Dangerous	7%

Tests date range:

10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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