Mercedes-Benz B-Class MOT Results
Registered in 201388.1% pass rate
from 1,684 tests in 2017
(30% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz B-Class is unusually good or bad.
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5.0% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
- 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp (84% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.53% fail on Stop lamp
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0.42% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.42% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.36% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.059% fail on Individual lamps
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0.42% fail on
Flashing type
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0.30% fail on
Headlamps
(71% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
(3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.059% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.059% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
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0.24% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
(3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.12% fail on Fog lamp
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4.2% fail on
Tyres
- 3.1% fail on Condition
- 0.89% fail on Tread depth (59% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system
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1.2% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(72% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Wipers (84% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Washers (58% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Windscreen
- 0.059% fail on Mirrors
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0.83% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.77% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.71% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.059% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.059% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.059% fail on Condition
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0.77% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.71% fail on
Brakes
(75% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.36% fail on
Hub components
(81% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Brake pads (80% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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0.12% fail on
Components
- 0.059% fail on Pipes
- 0.059% fail on Hoses
- 0.059% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
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0.12% fail on
Components
- 0.18% fail on ABS
- 0.059% fail on Electronic stability system
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0.059% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.059% fail on
Pedal
- 0.059% fail on Anti-slip
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0.059% fail on
Pedal
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0.36% fail on
Hub components
(81% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.65% fail on
Road Wheels
(2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Condition (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.059% fail on Attachment
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0.42% fail on
Suspension
(75% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.18% fail on Condition
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0.18% fail on
Suspension arms
- 0.18% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.059% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 0.059% fail on Condition
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0.18% fail on
Coil springs
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0.30% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.30% fail on Registration plate
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0.12% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
- 0.12% fail on Body condition
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0.059% fail on
Steering
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0.059% fail on
Steering system
- 0.059% fail on Steering rack
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0.059% fail on
Steering system
Read the Honest John Review
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Mercedes-Benz B-Class (2012 - 2018)
Loads of cabin space front and rear, excellent safety kit, good range of efficient engines, classy image.