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Mercedes-Benz B-Class MOT Results

Registered in 2017
89.3% pass rate
from 5,753 tests in 2021
(25% better than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz B-Class is unusually good or bad.

  • 3.5% fail on Tyres
    • 2.9% fail on Condition (48% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Tread depth (49% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Size/type
  • 2.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.26% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.26% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.21% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.035% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.017% fail on Switch
    • 0.087% fail on Headlamps (83% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Headlamp (84% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.035% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.035% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.035% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.035% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.035% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.017% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.017% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 1.4% fail on Visibility (62% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Wipers (69% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Washers (47% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.052% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.035% fail on View to rear
      • 0.035% fail on Mirrors
  • 0.73% fail on Brakes (65% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Mechanical brake components (66% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Brake linings and pads (65% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Brake pads (65% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Brake discs and drums (75% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.087% fail on Brake discs (75% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Brake performance (68% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Service brake performance (63% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Rbt (62% better than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.087% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.035% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.035% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.017% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.017% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.035% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.035% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.017% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.017% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.017% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.017% fail on Other components
  • 0.49% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.47% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.28% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.28% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.19% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.16% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.035% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.017% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.017% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.31% fail on Suspension (64% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Springs
      • 0.26% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.26% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.035% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.017% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.017% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
  • 0.30% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.19% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Attachment
  • 0.21% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.12% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.087% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.087% fail on Condition
  • 0.19% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.19% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (61% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on Transmission
      • 0.052% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.052% fail on Joints
    • 0.035% fail on Doors
      • 0.035% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.035% fail on Door condition
    • 0.017% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.017% fail on Body
      • 0.017% fail on Panel
  • 0.035% fail on Seat belt installation check (11 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Belt(s)/padding (14 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.017% fail on Steering
    • 0.017% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.017% fail on Track rod end
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