MOTs in Enfield
Why MOTs are needed for cars in Enfield
Vehicles degrade as time passes so checking car components is a method of increasing safety on the roads.
As a result, the person driving the car, as well as other road occupants, are at less risk from problems with Mercedes vehicles.
If you wish to legally drive your car, it must have passed a MOT test.
An entire MOT database can be accessed by the police who will be able to recognise which car's haven't passed a MOT.
The MOT only confirms the condition or components tested at the point where Enfield MOT testing is being carried out, but does not extend to the entire range of components in the car.
If your vehicle has not passed its MOT but you are still driving then at the least you may receive a fine and points on a license, unless covered by an exception to the rule.
Vehicle lights and visibility in Enfield
In order to ensure vehicle safety, visibility should be maintained to a high level. Therefore fault wiper blades, broken or missing wing mirrors or silent horns, can mean that your vehicle fails its test.
At least two mirrors should be present on all vehicles to enable vehicles behind the car to be seen whilst driving. In addition, lights must be in working order, with headlights requiring white or yellow bulbs, of which colours must be matching.
Switches to operate indicators, headlights and rear lights must be able to react immediately. Main beam lights should also be able to switch on and off promptly, and switch to dipped beam lights to avoid blinding oncoming vehicles with dazzle.
Seat problems preventing MOT passes can be fixed by Enfield garages.
MOT testing in Enfield assess tyres and wheels
Tyres will be looked over to ensure that the structure and type are correct, including noting the nominal size, in order to ensure that wheels on the same axle match. The type of tyre that has been used will also be examined to assess whether they are radial-ply, bias belted or cross ply. Steel or fabric can make up Radial-ply tyres.
The tyre wall also has to display the tyre size information, generally in addition to the speed symbol, ply rating and load index. Tyre depth has to be a minimum amount of 1.6mm throughout the whole outside of the tyre and covering the central three quarters of the tyre surface. Further to these regulations, tyres should be free of damage or have any of the cords showing as there may be a possibility that your vehicle will fail the MOT unless replacement tyres are fitted.
For further MOT advice, speak to a garage in Enfield.
