MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : Mercedes-Benz : S-Class : 2008
Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2008
Tests: 993
Pass rate: 72.61%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. | 5.3.4(a)(i) | Major | 21% |
| 2 | Smoke opacity levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limit. | 8.2.2.2(a) | Major | 14% |
| 3 | Position lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.2.1(a)(ii) | Major | 11% |
| 4 | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. | 5.2.3(d)(ii) | Dangerous | 10% |
| 5 | Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. | 1.4.2(a)(i) | Major | 10% |
| 6 | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. | 5.2.3(e) | Dangerous | 10% |
| 7 | Electrical wiring insecure. | 4.11(a)(ii) | Major | 9% |
| 8 | Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction. | 8.2.2.2(g) | Major | 7% |
| 9 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 7% |
| 10 | Parking brake efficiency well below minimum requirement. | 1.4.2(a)(ii) | Dangerous | 7% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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