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MERCEDES-BENZ 230 MOT Pass Rate

77.9% of 1,891 MERCEDES-BENZ 230 MOT tests pass.

The 230 passes 77.9% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all MERCEDES-BENZ models (83.5%).

At 77.9%, The MERCEDES-BENZ 230 passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).

Pass rate by vehicle age

Pass rate by vehicle age band0–3 yearsn/a3–6 yearsn/a6–10 yearsn/a10–15 yearsn/a15+ years78.1%
MERCEDES-BENZ 230 pass rate and average mileage by vehicle age band
Vehicle agePass rateTestsAverage mileage
0–3 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
3–6 yearstoo few tests (2)2no reading
6–10 yearstoo few tests (4)4no reading
10–15 yearstoo few tests (3)3no reading
15+ years78.1%1,882114,899 miles

Common MOT failure reasons for the MERCEDES-BENZ 230

The most common reason the MERCEDES-BENZ 230 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 93.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".

Top MOT failure categories for the MERCEDES-BENZ 230
CategoryShare of failed testsExample
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment93.3%Not working
Suspension47.7%Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength
Brakes44.8%Efficiency below requirements
Body, chassis, structure32.5%Has a major leak of exhaust gases
Visibility18.4%Not working
Steering16.6%Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Noise, emissions and leaks14.9%Emissions carbon monoxide content excessive
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems10.8%Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced
Tyres10.4%Has ply or cords exposed
Identification of the vehicle3.1%Does not conform to the specified requirements

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