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Mercedes-Benz M-Class MOT Results

Registered in 2003
53.7% pass rate
from 2,103 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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz M-Class is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (32% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Direction indicators (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 6.9% fail on Flashing type (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Side repeaters (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.095% fail on All direction indicators
    • 6.8% fail on Headlamps (30% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 6.3% fail on Headlamp (32% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.14% fail on Dipswitch
    • 6.7% fail on Stop lamp (44% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (47% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.43% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Electrical equipment (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Horn (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.048% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.095% fail on Switch (20 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.33% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.048% fail on Switch
    • 0.095% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.095% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.048% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.048% fail on Switch
  • 18% fail on Suspension
    • 7.3% fail on Springs (84% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 7.3% fail on Coil springs (88% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 7.3% fail on Coil spring (89% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (42% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (190% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Anti-roll bar (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Linkage ball joints (93% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Ball joint
    • 5.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.5% fail on Ball joint (84% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes (92% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.048% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.00% fail on Other suspension component (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Ball joint (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.38% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.38% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.33% fail on Wheel bearings (77% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Shock absorbers (65% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (89% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.095% fail on Suspension rod (10 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Ball joint
  • 16% fail on Brakes
    • 6.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (36% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 2.1% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.095% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (8 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.86% fail on Parking brake performance (44% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.86% fail on Rbt
          • 0.81% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.048% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.81% fail on Brake performance not tested (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Service brake performance (86% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Rbt (87% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.33% fail on Service brake performance (86% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.048% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.048% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.048% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.14% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (92% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt (sp) (91% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.095% fail on Service brake imbalance (92% better than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.048% fail on Service brake performance
    • 5.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (51% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (51% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Brake linings and pads (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.9% fail on Brake pads (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.67% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.048% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.048% fail on Rod
    • 2.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (76% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Electronic stability control (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.14% fail on Electronic braking system (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.38% fail on Lever
    • 0.29% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.24% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.24% fail on Pedal
    • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.048% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.095% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.095% fail on Leaks
  • 10% fail on Steering (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 7.9% fail on Steering linkage components (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 7.2% fail on Track rod end (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Drag link end
    • 1.8% fail on Steering gear (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Steering rack (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Steering play (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Steering rack (8 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Power steering (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Other components (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Operation
      • 0.14% fail on Rams (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.14% fail on Steering column (6 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.095% fail on Steering wheel
  • 6.6% fail on Visibility
    • 3.1% fail on Wipers (29% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.62% fail on View to rear (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Mirrors (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
  • 5.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (23% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (28% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Compression ignition (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (7 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.095% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual (24 times worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.095% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.095% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.048% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.048% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.048% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.48% fail on Spark ignition (92% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Catalyst emissions (92% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.095% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (97% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.048% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.048% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.048% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.90% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.76% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.095% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.048% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 5.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (43% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Transmission (37% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Drive shafts (38% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Joints (37% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.095% fail on Joints
        • 0.048% fail on Prop shaft
    • 0.81% fail on Exhaust system (76% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Chassis
      • 0.67% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.43% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.38% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.14% fail on Pipe
      • 0.095% fail on Tank
      • 0.095% fail on System
      • 0.048% fail on Hose
    • 0.33% fail on Integral vehicle structure (63% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (62% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Doors
      • 0.19% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.19% fail on Door condition
      • 0.095% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.095% fail on Door condition
    • 0.24% fail on Seats
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.095% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.19% fail on Body
      • 0.095% fail on Panel
      • 0.095% fail on Other body component
    • 0.048% fail on Towbar
      • 0.048% fail on Vehicle structure
    • 0.048% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.048% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.048% fail on Passenger compartment
  • 4.4% fail on Tyres (26% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.095% fail on Size/type
  • 2.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.5% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.57% fail on Condition
      • 0.33% fail on Prescribed areas (69% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Requirements
  • 1.00% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.00% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.90% fail on Road Wheels (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.86% fail on Attachment (170% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Condition

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