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Mercedes-Benz B-Class MOT Results

Registered in 2013
78.9% pass rate
from 7,314 tests in 2021
(22% 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.

  • 6.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (12% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (30% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim (28% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.096% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Stop lamp (44% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Headlamps (54% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Headlamp (73% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.81% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.81% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.67% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.14% fail on Individual direction indicators (64% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Reversing lamps (100% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Reversing lamps (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (66% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp (66% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp (66% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Electrical equipment (70% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Horn
      • 0.014% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.014% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.041% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.041% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.027% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.014% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.014% fail on Switch
  • 5.3% fail on Tyres
    • 4.0% fail on Condition (58% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth (43% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Size/type
  • 4.3% fail on Suspension (42% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Springs (26% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Coil springs (26% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Coil spring (25% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (40% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.66% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (170% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint dust cover (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.027% fail on Linkage
    • 0.59% fail on Suspension arms (76% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Ball joint (57% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.027% fail on Wheel bearings (90% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.014% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.014% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.014% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 2.2% fail on Brakes (58% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (39% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads (29% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads (29% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Brake discs and drums (58% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Brake discs (58% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on Brake performance (77% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Service brake performance (73% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Rbt (72% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake performance (76% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.082% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.068% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (91% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.068% fail on Rbt (sp) (90% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.041% fail on Parking brake performance (88% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Rbt (92% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.014% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.014% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.014% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.014% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.027% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (91% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Rbt (sp) (91% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.12% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.082% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.027% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.055% fail on Rigid brake pipes (82% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Parking brake control (86% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.027% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.027% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.027% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 2.0% fail on Visibility (53% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Washers (33% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Wipers (67% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.041% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.014% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.014% fail on View to rear
      • 0.014% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.96% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.92% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (63% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Catalyst emissions (90% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.78% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.70% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (76% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.014% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.014% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.014% fail on Undertray
  • 1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.22% fail on Condition
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment
      • 0.014% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.041% fail on Airbags
      • 0.027% fail on Passengers airbag (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.0% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Condition (10 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Attachment
  • 0.63% fail on Body, chassis, structure (67% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Transmission (55% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Drive shafts (57% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Joints (56% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.027% fail on Joints
    • 0.11% fail on Doors
      • 0.096% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.096% fail on Door condition
      • 0.027% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.027% fail on Door condition
    • 0.041% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.027% fail on Body
      • 0.014% fail on Panel
      • 0.014% fail on Other body component
    • 0.027% fail on Undertray
    • 0.014% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.014% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.014% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.014% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.014% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.014% fail on Pipe
    • 0.014% fail on Seats
      • 0.014% fail on Driver's seat
  • 0.26% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.26% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.082% fail on Steering (94% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.027% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.027% fail on Steering linkage components (98% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Track rod end (98% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.014% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.014% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.014% fail on Anchorages
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