MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : Mercedes-Benz : S-Class : 2003

Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2003

Tests: 710

Pass rate: 71.55%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.5.3.4(a)(i)Major21%
2SRS malfunction indicator lamp indicates a system malfunction.7.1.6(a)Major11%
3Position lamp missing or inoperative.4.2.1(a)(ii)Major9%
4Headlamp beam image obviously incorrect.4.1.2(c)Major9%
5Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements.5.2.3(e)Dangerous9%
6Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.5.2.3(d)(ii)Dangerous8%
7Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major7%
8Steering ball joint with excessive wear.2.1.3(b)(i)Major6%
9Electrical wiring insecure.4.11(a)(ii)Major6%
10Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded.1.1.11(c)Major6%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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