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Mercedes-Benz B-Class MOT Results

Registered in 2010
64.8% pass rate
from 5,125 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz B-Class is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (28% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 8.7% fail on Direction indicators (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 8.7% fail on Flashing type (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 5.3% fail on Side repeaters (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Individual direction indicators (200% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on All direction indicators
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamps (40% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp (44% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.020% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.53% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (66% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Stop lamp (55% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (71% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.43% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.43% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.078% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.078% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.039% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.039% fail on Switch
    • 0.020% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.020% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.020% fail on Electrical wiring
  • 10% fail on Suspension (23% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Springs
      • 5.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.1% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.8% fail on Suspension arms (33% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes (91% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover (65% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (38% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.57% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage ball joints (81% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.020% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.20% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.020% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.16% fail on Wheel bearings (72% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.020% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 9.8% fail on Brakes (24% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.020% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (200% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (200% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (7 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.020% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.020% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (47% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (46% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.98% fail on Service brake performance (42% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance (65% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.020% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.49% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.45% fail on Rbt (41% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.27% fail on Parking brake performance (59% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.039% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.020% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.020% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.020% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.020% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.16% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.020% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.94% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.94% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.078% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.039% fail on Cable
        • 0.039% fail on Lever
        • 0.020% fail on Linkage
    • 0.47% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.47% fail on Lever
    • 0.29% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.20% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.098% fail on Pedal
    • 0.078% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (87% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Anti-lock braking system (92% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Electronic stability control (81% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.059% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.039% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.020% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.020% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 4.4% fail on Tyres (27% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth (42% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.098% fail on Size/type
  • 4.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.1% fail on Transmission (95% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Drive shafts (95% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Joints (97% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.14% fail on Joints
    • 0.47% fail on Fuel system (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Pipe (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Tank
      • 0.020% fail on Hose
      • 0.020% fail on System
    • 0.41% fail on Exhaust system (76% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Doors
      • 0.27% fail on Other passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Door condition (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.039% fail on Door condition
      • 0.020% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.020% fail on Door condition
    • 0.16% fail on Body
      • 0.14% fail on Other body component
      • 0.020% fail on Panel
    • 0.098% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.098% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.059% fail on Bracket (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.059% fail on Undertray
    • 0.020% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.020% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.020% fail on Sub-frame condition
  • 4.2% fail on Visibility (21% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Washers
    • 1.3% fail on Wipers (49% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.21% fail on View to rear
      • 0.20% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.020% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.039% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.039% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (69% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Catalyst emissions (73% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested (63% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.78% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (64% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.76% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.078% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.078% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.059% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.039% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.020% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.82% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (74% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.29% fail on Condition
  • 0.57% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.49% fail on Attachment
    • 0.059% fail on Condition
    • 0.020% fail on Hubs
  • 0.37% fail on Steering (84% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Steering linkage components (87% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Track rod end (90% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.059% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.020% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.020% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.078% fail on Steering gear (74% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Steering rack (73% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Power steering
      • 0.020% fail on Rams
    • 0.020% fail on Steering play
      • 0.020% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.23% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.23% fail on Registration plates
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