Mercedes-Benz B-Class MOT Results
Registered in 201888.7% pass rate
from 4,004 tests in 2021
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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz B-Class is unusually good or bad.
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4.2% fail on
Tyres
(26% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Condition (76% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Tread depth (53% better than other 2018 cars)
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2.6% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
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1.6% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.87% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (5 times worse than other 2018 cars)
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0.075% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.075% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.075% fail on Side repeaters
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0.075% fail on
Flashing type
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0.050% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.025% fail on Position lamp
- 0.025% fail on Switch
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0.025% fail on
Headlamps
- 0.025% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.025% fail on Stop lamp
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0.025% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.025% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.025% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.025% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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1.6% fail on
Headlamp aim
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1.7% fail on
Visibility
(46% better than other 2018 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Wipers (49% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Washers (44% better than other 2018 cars)
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0.075% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.075% fail on Windscreen
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0.50% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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0.47% fail on
Seat belts
(180% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Condition (200% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.025% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.47% fail on
Seat belts
(180% worse than other 2018 cars)
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0.47% fail on
Brakes
(66% better than other 2018 cars)
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0.32% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(66% better than other 2018 cars)
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0.32% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(62% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Brake pads (61% better than other 2018 cars)
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0.025% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.025% fail on Brake discs
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0.32% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(62% better than other 2018 cars)
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0.075% fail on
Brake performance
(77% better than other 2018 cars)
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0.050% fail on
Service brake performance
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0.050% fail on
Rbt
- 0.050% fail on Service brake performance
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0.050% fail on
Rbt
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0.025% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.025% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.025% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.025% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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0.050% fail on
Service brake performance
- 0.050% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.025% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.025% fail on Pedal
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0.32% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(66% better than other 2018 cars)
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0.27% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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0.27% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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0.15% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.025% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
- 0.025% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.12% fail on
Spark ignition
- 0.100% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.025% fail on Catalyst emissions
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0.15% fail on
Compression ignition
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0.27% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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0.27% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.17% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.100% fail on Attachment
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0.25% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.25% fail on Registration plates
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0.12% fail on
Suspension
(65% better than other 2018 cars)
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0.075% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.050% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 0.025% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.025% fail on
Springs
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0.025% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.025% fail on Coil spring
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0.025% fail on
Coil springs
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0.025% fail on
Suspension arms
- 0.025% fail on Ball joint
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0.075% fail on
Anti-roll bars
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0.12% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
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0.050% fail on
Body
- 0.025% fail on Panel
- 0.025% fail on Other body component
- 0.025% fail on Bumpers
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0.025% fail on
Transmission
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0.025% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.025% fail on Joints
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0.025% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.025% fail on Undertray
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0.050% fail on
Body
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0.050% fail on
Steering
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0.050% fail on
Steering linkage components
- 0.050% fail on Track rod end
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0.050% fail on
Steering linkage components
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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.