MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : Mercedes-Benz : E-Class : 2005
Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2005
Tests: 4,644
Pass rate: 65.78%
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 | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. | 5.2.3(d)(ii) | Dangerous | 10% |
| 3 | Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective. | 5.3.4(b)(ii) | Major | 10% |
| 4 | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. | 5.2.3(e) | Dangerous | 10% |
| 5 | Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. | 1.1.11(c) | Major | 10% |
| 6 | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. | 5.3.1(b)(i) | Major | 8% |
| 7 | Headlamp beam image obviously incorrect. | 4.1.2(c) | Major | 8% |
| 8 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 7% |
| 9 | Steering ball joint with excessive wear. | 2.1.3(b)(i) | Major | 6% |
| 10 | Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. | 1.4.2(a)(i) | Major | 6% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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