MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : Mercedes-Benz : 500 : 1987

Mercedes-Benz 500 1987

Tests: 85

Pass rate: 76.47%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Emissions levels exceed default limits.8.2.1.2(b)Major30%
2Fog lamp inoperative or rear fog lamp missing.4.5.1(a)(ii)Major20%
3Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective.5.3.4(b)(ii)Major20%
4Binding brake.1.2.1(f)Major20%
5Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major15%
6Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.4.4.1(a)(ii)Major15%
7Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major10%
8Position lamp missing or inoperative.4.2.1(a)(ii)Major10%
9Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged.2.1.3(g)(ii)Major10%
10Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.5.3.4(a)(i)Major5%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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