MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : Mercedes-Benz : S-Class : 2005
Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2005
Tests: 574
Pass rate: 73.87%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. | 5.3.4(a)(i) | Major | 25% |
| 2 | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. | 5.2.3(e) | Dangerous | 10% |
| 3 | Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.4.1(a)(ii) | Major | 9% |
| 4 | Position lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.2.1(a)(ii) | Major | 9% |
| 5 | Electrical wiring insecure. | 4.11(a)(ii) | Major | 9% |
| 6 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 8% |
| 7 | Headlamp beam image obviously incorrect. | 4.1.2(c) | Major | 7% |
| 8 | Direction indicator lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with requirements. | 4.4.3(a) | Major | 7% |
| 9 | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. | 5.2.3(d)(ii) | Dangerous | 6% |
| 10 | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. | 1.1.13(a)(ii) | Dangerous | 6% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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