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Mercedes-Benz B-Class MOT Results

Registered in 2014
80.5% pass rate
from 8,434 tests in 2021
(15% better than other 2014 cars)
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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz B-Class is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (200% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.071% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.85% fail on Headlamps (48% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.55% fail on Headlamp (64% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.38% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.31% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.071% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.28% fail on Reversing lamps (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Reversing lamps (170% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.047% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.047% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (82% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Rear fog lamp (82% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on Rear fog lamp (82% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Electrical equipment (86% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Horn (80% better than other 2014 cars)
  • 5.4% fail on Tyres (14% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Condition (65% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth (32% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Size/type
  • 2.7% fail on Suspension (42% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Springs
      • 1.9% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.9% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.64% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.40% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Linkage ball joints (72% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Linkage
    • 0.21% fail on Suspension arms (86% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint (79% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Ball joint dust cover (73% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.024% fail on Shock absorbers (92% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.012% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.012% fail on Other suspension component
  • 2.1% fail on Visibility (47% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.69% fail on Wipers (69% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.083% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.083% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.036% fail on View to rear
      • 0.024% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.012% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.012% fail on Driver's view
  • 1.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (29% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (34% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Compression ignition (61% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.012% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.012% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.94% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.90% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (84% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.047% fail on Catalyst emissions (85% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.012% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.012% fail on Undertray
    • 0.012% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.7% fail on Brakes (59% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (49% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (43% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads (43% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Brake discs and drums (67% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Brake discs (66% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Brake performance (80% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance (77% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (76% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance (84% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.095% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.071% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (87% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.071% fail on Rbt (sp) (86% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.024% fail on Parking brake performance (90% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Rbt (90% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.024% fail on Parking brake performance (89% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.059% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.047% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.012% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.036% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.024% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.024% fail on Other components
    • 0.012% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.012% fail on Pedal
    • 0.012% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.012% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.012% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.18% fail on Condition
      • 0.012% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.012% fail on Requirements
      • 0.012% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.11% fail on Airbags (10 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Passengers airbag (21 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Drivers airbag (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.69% fail on Road Wheels (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Condition (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Attachment
  • 0.32% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.32% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.19% fail on Body, chassis, structure (87% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.024% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.012% fail on Hose
    • 0.036% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.036% fail on Transmission (95% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Drive shafts (95% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Joints (94% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Doors
      • 0.036% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.036% fail on Door condition
    • 0.024% fail on Undertray
    • 0.012% fail on Body
      • 0.012% fail on Other body component
    • 0.012% fail on Seats
      • 0.012% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 0.047% fail on Steering (94% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.024% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.024% fail on Steering linkage components (97% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Track rod end (96% better than other 2014 cars)
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