Mercedes-Benz M-Class MOT Results
Registered in 200767.7% pass rate
from 3,298 tests in 2021
(26% better than other 2007 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz M-Class is unusually good or bad.
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12% fail on
Brakes
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6.4% fail on
Brake performance
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4.2% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(40% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
- 1.8% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (11 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.061% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
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1.7% fail on
Service brake performance
(34% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Rbt
(40% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (34% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Service brake imbalance (70% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Decelerometer
(8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Service brake performance (9 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Rbt
(40% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.79% fail on
Parking brake performance
(39% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.70% fail on
Rbt
(44% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.52% fail on Parking brake performance (54% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.061% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.061% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.061% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.030% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.030% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.70% fail on
Rbt
(44% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.67% fail on Brake performance not tested (180% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.27% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(61% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(69% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance (62% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.061% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(69% better than other 2007 cars)
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4.2% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(40% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
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3.3% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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1.9% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.9% fail on Brake pads
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1.0% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
(4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.91% fail on Cable (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Lever
- 0.030% fail on Relay lever
- 0.030% fail on Clevis joint
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0.61% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(52% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.55% fail on Brake discs (57% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.061% fail on Brake drums
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1.9% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.0% fail on Flexible brake hoses (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.82% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.64% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.27% fail on Electronic stability control
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0.36% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.36% fail on Lever
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0.21% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.12% fail on Pedal
- 0.091% fail on Hand lever
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0.061% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.030% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.030% fail on Brake fluid
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0.030% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.030% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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0.030% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.030% fail on Other components
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6.4% fail on
Brake performance
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11% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(25% better than other 2007 cars)
- 4.2% fail on Stop lamp
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3.0% fail on
Direction indicators
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3.0% fail on
Flashing type
- 2.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.73% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.091% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.030% fail on Switch
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3.0% fail on
Flashing type
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2.2% fail on
Headlamps
(47% better than other 2007 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Headlamp (48% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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2.0% fail on
Headlamp aim
(44% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (40% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (69% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.85% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (60% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.45% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.45% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.45% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.45% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.39% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.18% fail on Horn
- 0.12% fail on Trailer electrical socket (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.091% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.15% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.15% fail on Position lamp
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0.030% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.030% fail on Switch
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7.4% fail on
Suspension
(55% better than other 2007 cars)
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4.8% fail on
Springs
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4.8% fail on
Coil springs
- 4.8% fail on Coil spring
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4.8% fail on
Coil springs
- 1.2% fail on Shock absorbers
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0.79% fail on
Suspension arms
(84% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Pins and bushes (80% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Ball joint (91% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover (78% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.45% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(90% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Linkage ball joints (83% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.091% fail on Ball joint (79% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.061% fail on Anti-roll bar
- 0.061% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (96% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.27% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes (170% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Wheel bearings (76% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.061% fail on
Air/gas/fluid suspension
- 0.030% fail on Suspension unit
- 0.030% fail on Bellows
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0.030% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.030% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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4.8% fail on
Springs
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5.1% fail on
Tyres
(22% better than other 2007 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Tread depth (23% better than other 2007 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Condition
- 0.030% fail on Size/type
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3.4% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(41% better than other 2007 cars)
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2.6% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(53% better than other 2007 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Compression ignition
(45% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (80% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.33% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.061% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
- 0.030% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
- 0.030% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
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0.58% fail on
Spark ignition
(86% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.49% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (75% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.061% fail on Catalyst emissions (97% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Non catalyst emissions
- 0.030% fail on Emissions not tested
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2.0% fail on
Compression ignition
(45% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.97% fail on
Fluid leaks
(140% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.82% fail on Engine oil leaks (150% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Other leaks (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
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2.6% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(53% better than other 2007 cars)
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2.6% fail on
Visibility
(60% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Wipers (52% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.88% fail on Washers (74% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.15% fail on Windscreen
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0.091% fail on
View to rear
- 0.091% fail on Mirrors
- 0.061% fail on Bonnet
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2.3% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(67% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.7% fail on
Transmission
(41% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Drive shafts
(49% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Joints (49% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Flexible couplings
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0.30% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.18% fail on Prop shaft (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.061% fail on Bearing housing (11 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Joints
- 0.030% fail on Flexible couplings
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1.4% fail on
Drive shafts
(49% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Exhaust system (90% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.091% fail on
Fuel system
(74% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Tank
- 0.030% fail on Hose
- 0.030% fail on System
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0.091% fail on
Body
- 0.061% fail on Other body component
- 0.030% fail on Panel
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0.091% fail on
Seats
- 0.091% fail on Driver's seat
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0.030% fail on
Load security
- 0.030% fail on Loading door
- 0.030% fail on Undertray
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1.7% fail on
Transmission
(41% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.70% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.58% fail on Condition
- 0.091% fail on Requirements
- 0.030% fail on Pre-tensioners
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0.030% fail on
Airbags
- 0.030% fail on Drivers airbag
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1.0% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
(82% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Registration plates (83% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.82% fail on
Steering
(73% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.39% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.39% fail on Steering rack
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0.27% fail on
Power steering
- 0.091% fail on Other components
- 0.061% fail on Operation
- 0.061% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.030% fail on Pump
- 0.030% fail on Rams
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0.18% fail on
Steering linkage components
(92% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Track rod end (93% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Ball joint
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0.39% fail on
Steering gear
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0.58% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.55% fail on Attachment
- 0.030% fail on Condition
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Mercedes-Benz ML-Class (2005 - 2012)
Comfortable ride, tidy handling, excellent engines including 320 CDI, plenty of safety kit, upmarket interior.