MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : Mercedes-Benz : C-Class : 2003
Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2003
Tests: 5,323
Pass rate: 56.87%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. | 5.3.4(a)(i) | Major | 28% |
| 2 | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. | 5.3.1(b)(i) | Major | 19% |
| 3 | Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction. | 8.2.1.2(h) | Major | 11% |
| 4 | Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective. | 5.3.4(b)(ii) | Major | 10% |
| 5 | Headlamp beam image obviously incorrect. | 4.1.2(c) | Major | 9% |
| 6 | Steering ball joint with excessive wear. | 2.1.3(b)(i) | Major | 8% |
| 7 | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. | 3.4(b)(ii) | Major | 8% |
| 8 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 8% |
| 9 | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. | 5.2.3(e) | Dangerous | 8% |
| 10 | Emissions lambda coefficient outwith limits. | 8.2.1.2(c) | Major | 7% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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