MOT Stats


Vehicle types : Car : Mercedes-Benz : S-Class : 2016

Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2016

Tests: 2,753

Pass rate: 87.8%

Most common fail reasons

#ReasonFail codeCategory%
1Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn.5.3.4(a)(i)Major25%
2Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements.5.2.3(e)Dangerous18%
3Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear.5.2.3(d)(ii)Dangerous17%
4Tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements.5.2.3(d)(i)Major8%
5Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid.3.5(a)Major8%
6Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.1.1.13(a)(ii)Dangerous6%
7Headlamp aim outwith limits.4.1.2(a)Major4%
8Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction.8.2.2.2(g)Major4%
9Fracture or welding defect on a wheel.5.2.2(a)Dangerous3%
10Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or not working5.2.3(h)Major3%
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024

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