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Mercedes-Benz M-Class MOT Results

Registered in 2008
67.8% pass rate
from 3,150 tests in 2021
(25% better than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz M-Class is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.0% fail on Stop lamp (32% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Direction indicators (97% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Flashing type (97% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (47% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on All direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (43% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (41% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.7% fail on Headlamps (52% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp (58% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.98% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (53% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.51% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.51% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.22% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.16% fail on Horn
      • 0.063% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.16% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.095% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 5.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 1.4% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (12 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (29% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.19% fail on Decelerometer (10 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake performance (11 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Parking brake performance (45% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Rbt (48% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.51% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.032% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.063% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.032% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.032% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.54% fail on Brake performance not tested (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (66% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (sp) (80% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.063% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.063% fail on Service brake imbalance (88% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.095% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (14 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.063% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.60% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Cable (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Brake discs and drums (61% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Brake discs (61% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Flexible brake hoses (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.70% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.63% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.095% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.38% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.38% fail on Lever
    • 0.063% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.063% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.032% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.032% fail on Pedal
    • 0.032% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.032% fail on Servos
    • 0.032% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.032% fail on Reservoirs
  • 7.1% fail on Suspension (55% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Springs
      • 5.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.2% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.70% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.67% fail on Suspension arms (87% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Pins and bushes (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Ball joint (95% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Ball joint dust cover (86% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.35% fail on Anti-roll bars (92% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Linkage ball joints (84% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Ball joint (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.032% fail on Linkage
    • 0.22% fail on Wheel bearings (75% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Bellows (101 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Levelling valve
    • 0.032% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.032% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 5.2% fail on Tyres (21% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.095% fail on Size/type
  • 3.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (36% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (44% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Compression ignition (43% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.89% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (93% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.76% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (89% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.60% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.095% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.60% fail on Spark ignition (83% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (72% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Catalyst emissions (96% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.032% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.67% fail on Fluid leaks (83% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Engine oil leaks (89% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.032% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.032% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.063% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.063% fail on Undertray
  • 2.4% fail on Visibility (62% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers (53% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Washers (72% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.16% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.13% fail on View to rear
      • 0.13% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (64% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Transmission (53% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Drive shafts (59% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Joints (58% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.13% fail on Prop shaft (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Bearing housing (17 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.22% fail on Hose (19 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.095% fail on Pipe
      • 0.063% fail on System
    • 0.29% fail on Exhaust system (88% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Seats
      • 0.095% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.032% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.063% fail on Undertray
    • 0.032% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.032% fail on Body
      • 0.032% fail on Other body component
    • 0.032% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.032% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.032% fail on Cabs
      • 0.032% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.63% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.63% fail on Condition
    • 0.60% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.67% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.57% fail on Attachment
    • 0.095% fail on Condition
  • 0.60% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.57% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.032% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.32% fail on Steering (88% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Steering gear (71% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Steering rack (71% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.095% fail on Power steering
      • 0.095% fail on Operation
      • 0.032% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.063% fail on Steering linkage components (97% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Track rod end (97% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Steering wheel
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