MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : Mercedes-Benz : 500 : 1989

Mercedes-Benz 500 1989

Tests: 110

Pass rate: 82.73%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen.3.4(b)(ii)Major21%
2Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major21%
3Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting.5.3.6(a)(i)Major16%
4Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.4.4.1(a)(ii)Major11%
5Horn not working.7.7(a)Major11%
6Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.1.4.2(a)(i)Major11%
7Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements.5.2.3(e)Dangerous11%
8Stop lamp missing or inoperative.4.3.1(a)(ii)Major11%
9Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.5.2.3(d)(ii)Dangerous11%
10Brake performance unable to be tested.1.2.1(g)Major11%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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