MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Van : Mercedes-Benz : 208D
Mercedes-Benz 208D
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 1986 | 1 | 0% | Horn sound not in accordance with requirements. |
| 1988 | 2 | 100% | n/a |
| 1989 | 39 | 51.28% | Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged. |
| 1990 | 38 | 60.53% | Brakes out of balance across an axle. |
| 1991 | 42 | 57.14% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 1992 | 31 | 51.61% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 1993 | 19 | 36.84% | Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 1994 | 28 | 57.14% | Exhaust system leaking or insecure. |
| 1995 | 38 | 55.26% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 1996 | 38 | 55.26% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 1997 | 59 | 52.54% | Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged. |
| 1998 | 48 | 54.17% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 1999 | 45 | 57.78% | Electrical wiring insecure. |
| 2000 | 12 | 75% | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. |
| 2001 | 3 | 66.67% | Headlamp beam image obviously incorrect. |
| 2002 | 8 | 50% | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. |
| 2003 | 4 | 50% | Mandatory hazard warning device inoperative. |
| 2004 | 2 | 50% | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. |
| 2005 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% | Product on the headlamp lens or light source which reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour. |
| 2007 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2009 | 3 | 66.67% | Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. |
| 2010 | 2 | 50% | Position lamp missing or inoperative. |
| 2011 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2012 | 1 | 0% | Steering ball joint with excessive wear. |
| 2019 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
Tests: 468
Average Mercedes-Benz 208D pass rate: 55.13%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Excessive corrosion to, or weakened structure near any suspension mounting. | 5.3.6(a)(i) | Major | 22% |
| 2 | Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or damaged. | 2.1.3(g)(ii) | Major | 14% |
| 3 | Position lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.2.1(a)(ii) | Major | 12% |
| 4 | Brakes out of balance across an axle. | 1.2.1(b)(i) | Major | 12% |
| 5 | Direction indicator lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.4.1(a)(ii) | Major | 11% |
| 6 | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. | 3.4(b)(ii) | Major | 10% |
| 7 | Exhaust system leaking or insecure. | 6.1.2(a) | Major | 10% |
| 8 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 10% |
| 9 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 9% |
| 10 | Binding brake. | 1.2.1(f) | Major | 9% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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