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Daimler DS420 MOT Results

72.7% pass rate
from 238 tests in 2020
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Daimler DS420 is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 4.6% fail on Suspension arms (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.42% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint
    • 4.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.3% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.84% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (14 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.84% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.84% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.84% fail on Ball joint dust cover (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.42% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.42% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 8.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 8.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 7.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.84% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 0.84% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.42% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.42% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.42% fail on Rbt
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.42% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.84% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.84% fail on Lever
    • 0.42% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.42% fail on Hand lever
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.84% fail on Dipswitch (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 2.1% fail on Horn
      • 0.42% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.42% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.84% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.84% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.42% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.84% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.84% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.84% fail on Switch
    • 0.84% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.84% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.84% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.84% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.84% fail on Main beam tell-tale (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.42% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 8.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 5.0% fail on Chassis (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Chassis condition (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.84% fail on Floor
    • 0.42% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.42% fail on System
    • 0.42% fail on Transmission
      • 0.42% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.42% fail on Joints
    • 0.42% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.42% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 7.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.7% fail on Spark ignition (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 1.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.84% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.42% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.42% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.42% fail on Other leaks
  • 6.3% fail on Visibility
    • 3.8% fail on Washers
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers
    • 0.42% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.9% fail on Steering
    • 2.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.84% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.84% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.42% fail on Intermediate drop arm
    • 2.1% fail on Power steering (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Other components (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Operation
      • 0.42% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.84% fail on Steering column
    • 0.84% fail on Steering play
      • 0.84% fail on Steering box (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.42% fail on Steering box
  • 2.1% fail on Tyres
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.84% fail on Size/type (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Condition
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.3% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.84% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.84% fail on Registration plates
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