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Mercedes-Benz M-Class MOT Results

Registered in 2002
57.2% pass rate
from 1,884 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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz M-Class is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (20% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 6.5% fail on Headlamps (30% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Headlamp (38% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.053% fail on Dipswitch
    • 6.2% fail on Direction indicators (170% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 6.2% fail on Flashing type (170% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Individual direction indicators (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on All direction indicators (180% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim (32% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (34% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Electrical equipment (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Horn (170% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.053% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.69% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.69% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.69% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.37% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.37% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.11% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 7.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (65% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (160% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Anti-roll bar (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage ball joints (92% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.053% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.9% fail on Ball joint (70% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.32% fail on Pins and bushes (86% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.053% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 4.6% fail on Springs
      • 4.6% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.6% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.74% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.53% fail on Ball joint (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.053% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.58% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.58% fail on Sub-frame (150% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Wheel bearings (77% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.32% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (91% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.053% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.053% fail on Ball joint
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 6.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (42% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 1.7% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (7 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 0.80% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.32% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.053% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.053% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.80% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.37% fail on Service brake performance (88% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt (91% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake performance (90% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.053% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.053% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.053% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.16% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (92% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp) (95% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance (86% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 5.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (40% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (44% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 3.7% fail on Brake pads (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.64% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.64% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.11% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.11% fail on Cable
    • 3.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (160% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Electronic stability control (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system (60% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Electronic braking system (12 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.21% fail on Pedal
      • 0.16% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.16% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.16% fail on Lever
    • 0.16% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.11% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.11% fail on Servos
    • 0.053% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.053% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.053% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.053% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 11% fail on Steering (170% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 8.7% fail on Steering linkage components (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 8.2% fail on Track rod end (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Ball joint (170% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.053% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.053% fail on Other components
        • 0.053% fail on Steering linkage
    • 1.9% fail on Steering gear (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Steering rack (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Power steering (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Pipes and hoses (200% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Operation
      • 0.053% fail on Rams
    • 0.69% fail on Steering play (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Steering rack (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.053% fail on Steering column
  • 7.7% fail on Visibility
    • 4.3% fail on Wipers
    • 2.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.85% fail on View to rear (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Mirrors (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.21% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (25% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (31% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.21% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.11% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.053% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.11% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.053% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 1.5% fail on Spark ignition (75% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Catalyst emissions (69% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.37% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (84% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Emissions not tested (81% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.53% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.37% fail on Other leaks (4 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.053% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 5.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (47% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust system (56% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Transmission (63% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Drive shafts (63% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Joints (62% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.053% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.64% fail on Chassis
      • 0.64% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.53% fail on Integral vehicle structure (53% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.48% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.37% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.27% fail on System (9 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Hose
      • 0.053% fail on Pipe
    • 0.32% fail on Doors
      • 0.32% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.32% fail on Door condition
    • 0.27% fail on Seats
      • 0.21% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.053% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.21% fail on Body
      • 0.16% fail on Other body component
      • 0.053% fail on Panel
    • 0.11% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.053% fail on Spare wheel condition
      • 0.053% fail on Carrier
    • 0.11% fail on Towbar
      • 0.053% fail on Coupling
      • 0.053% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.11% fail on Cabs
      • 0.11% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.053% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.053% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 4.0% fail on Tyres (30% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth (34% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.053% fail on Size/type
  • 2.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts (43% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Condition
      • 0.37% fail on Prescribed areas (74% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Requirements
      • 0.053% fail on Attachment
  • 1.2% fail on Road Wheels (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Attachment (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  • 0.90% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.90% fail on Registration plates

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