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Mercedes-Benz M-Class MOT Results

Registered in 1998
53.4% pass rate
from 58 tests in 2021
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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 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz M-Class is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Brakes
    • 14% fail on Brake performance
      • 10% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 5.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 5.2% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (37 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 1.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.7% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.7% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.7% fail on Brake discs
    • 3.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 1.7% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 1.7% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.7% fail on Pedal
    • 1.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 8.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 8.6% fail on Headlamp (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 5.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.7% fail on All direction indicators
    • 5.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 3.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.7% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.7% fail on Position lamp
    • 1.7% fail on Stop lamp
  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 6.9% fail on Springs
      • 6.9% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 6.9% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint
    • 5.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 3.4% fail on Pins and bushes (10 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage
    • 1.7% fail on Sub-frames
      • 1.7% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 10% fail on Visibility
    • 8.6% fail on Wipers
    • 3.4% fail on Washers
  • 8.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 3.4% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 3.4% fail on Chassis
      • 3.4% fail on Chassis condition
    • 3.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.7% fail on Towbar
      • 1.7% fail on Other towbar components
    • 1.7% fail on Transmission
      • 1.7% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.7% fail on Joints
    • 1.7% fail on Cabs
      • 1.7% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 8.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 8.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 3.4% fail on Compression ignition (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 1.7% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
  • 6.9% fail on Tyres
    • 5.2% fail on Condition
    • 1.7% fail on Size/type
  • 5.2% fail on Steering
    • 1.7% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.7% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.7% fail on Track rod end
    • 1.7% fail on Power steering
      • 1.7% fail on Operation
  • 3.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.7% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 1.7% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.7% fail on Road Wheels
    • 1.7% fail on Attachment

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