A car must be brought to a specialized garage with an authorized MOT test station and the proper assortment of MOT testing equipment every year. A legally required MOT test verifies that the car is roadworthy, safe to drive, and ecologically responsible.

For a Mercedes MOT, for instance, the vehicle can be transported to a Mercedes dealer or specialized garage, where it will be inspected for the following items:

Vehicle body structure: ensuring that the Mercedes structure is not damaged or corroded and that there are no sharp edges

Fuel system: the car should have no fuel leaks, and the Budget tyres Worthing should be securely fastened.

Exhaust emissions: the car will have to meet requirements for exhaust emissions. This will be dependent on its age and fuel type.

The Exhaust system ensures that it's secure, without leaks, complete, and silent.

Seat Belts are checked for security and condition. They must also be the correct type for the car.

Doors: The doors of the Mercedes should be capable of opening and closing with a secure mechanism. The front doors also need to be opened from inside and outside the vehicle.

Seats: the front seats need to be secure. The front and rear backseats also need to be secured in the upright position.

Mirrors need to be in good condition, and all mirrors are present.

Brakes need to be in good working condition.

Tires and wheels need to be in good condition with the right tire size and tread.

Registration plates have to be in good condition, with the digits correctly spaced and in the proper format.

Lights need to be working correctly, of the correct type and color, and at the right angle.

Bonnet: the Mercedes' bonnet will need to be able to be secured safely in a closed position.

Wipers need to operate to give the driver a good view of the road

The windshield needs to be in good condition to allow the driver to see the road.

Horn needs to be working correcting

Steering and suspension need to be in good condition.

Vehicle identification number: it needs to have not more than one different ID number on or after August 1, 1980.

If the vehicle passes all of these tests, then an MOT certificate is given by the Mercedes garage, which is recorded with a unique MOT certificate number. Without an MOT, the driver will not be able to obtain road tax, as an MOT certificate is required to allow a tax disc application.