MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : Mercedes-Benz : S-Class : 2012

Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2012

Tests: 1,239

Pass rate: 76.43%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.5.3.4(a)(i)Major21%
2Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction.8.2.2.2(g)Major15%
3Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.5.2.3(d)(ii)Dangerous14%
4Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements.5.2.3(e)Dangerous14%
5Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.1.4.2(a)(i)Major12%
6Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded.1.1.11(c)Major9%
7Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction.8.2.1.2(h)Major6%
8Parking brake inoperative on one side.1.4.1(a)Major6%
9Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective.5.3.4(b)(ii)Major6%
10Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major5%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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