MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : Mercedes-Benz : S-Class : 1987

Mercedes-Benz S-Class 1987

Tests: 24

Pass rate: 79.17%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen.3.4(b)(ii)Major40%
2Exhaust emits dense blue or black smoke for a continuous period of 5 seconds at idle.8.2.1.2(f)Major40%
3Emissions levels exceed default limits.8.2.1.2(b)Major40%
4Tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements.5.2.3(d)(i)Major40%
5ESC MIL indicates a system malfunction.7.12(e)Major20%
6Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.1.4.2(a)(i)Major20%
7Exhaust emits excessive dense blue or clearly visible black smoke during acceleration which would obscure the view of other road users.8.2.1.2(g)Major20%
8Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative.4.4.1(a)(ii)Major20%
9Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not working as intended.6.2.5(b)(i)Major20%
10Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier or cause a short circuit.4.13(a)(ii)Major20%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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