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Daimler DS420 MOT Results

77.0% pass rate
from 135 tests in 2020
(12% better than other pre-1990 cars)
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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.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (4.6% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim (32% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim (42% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Stop lamp (44% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps (1.8% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp (20% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.2% fail on Electrical equipment (1.3% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Horn (4.7% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators (44% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type (44% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.74% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.74% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.74% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.74% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 8.9% fail on Brakes (3.5% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Brake performance (4.2% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 5.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 5.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (51% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (49% better than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (19% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance (30% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (35% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.74% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.74% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.74% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Other components
      • 0.74% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.74% fail on Other braking system component
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components (60% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.74% fail on Lever
    • 0.74% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.74% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 8.1% fail on Suspension (4.3% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (77% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Suspension arms (19% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.74% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.74% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.74% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 5.9% fail on Visibility (5.1% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Washers (12% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers (8.6% better than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 5.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (25% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Exhaust emissions (22% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Spark ignition (32% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.4% fail on Non catalyst emissions (63% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.74% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 4.4% fail on Steering (19% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Steering linkage components (49% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Track rod end (21% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Drag link end
    • 1.5% fail on Power steering (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Other components (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.74% fail on Steering box
  • 3.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (44% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure (46% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (48% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Chassis (48% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Chassis condition (50% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.74% fail on Pipe
    • 0.74% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.74% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 2.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plates (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 1.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (9.5% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Seat belts (9.3% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Prescribed areas (41% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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