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Mercedes-Benz M-Class MOT Results

Registered in 2009
67.5% pass rate
from 2,560 tests in 2021
(17% better than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz M-Class is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (23% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 7.4% fail on Direction indicators (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 7.4% fail on Flashing type (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 5.5% fail on Side repeaters (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.16% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.039% fail on Switch
    • 4.9% fail on Stop lamp (43% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps (29% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Headlamp (30% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.039% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.039% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.66% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (66% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Position lamps (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.039% fail on Switch
    • 0.31% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.039% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.039% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.23% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.12% fail on Trailer electrical socket (11 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Horn
      • 0.039% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.16% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 11% fail on Brakes (24% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (90% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (20 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
        • 0.039% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (52% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (54% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (48% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.078% fail on Service brake imbalance (83% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.078% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.63% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.59% fail on Rbt
          • 0.59% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.039% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.039% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.51% fail on Brake performance not tested (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (68% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (sp) (67% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance (77% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.078% fail on Service brake performance
    • 3.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.47% fail on Brake discs and drums (59% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Brake discs (63% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.35% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Cable (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.94% fail on Anti-lock braking system (74% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.78% fail on Flexible brake hoses (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.20% fail on Lever
    • 0.039% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.039% fail on Pedal
    • 0.039% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.039% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.039% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.039% fail on Other components
  • 7.6% fail on Suspension (48% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Springs
      • 5.9% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.9% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.63% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.55% fail on Suspension arms (88% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Pins and bushes (84% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint (93% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover (80% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Anti-roll bars (90% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Linkage ball joints (76% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (94% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.039% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.12% fail on Wheel bearings (83% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.078% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.078% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.039% fail on Operation
      • 0.039% fail on Suspension unit
  • 4.2% fail on Tyres (33% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth (41% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Size/type
  • 2.9% fail on Visibility (51% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers (42% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Washers (60% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.078% fail on View to rear
      • 0.078% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (34% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (46% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Compression ignition (43% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (84% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.078% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.039% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 0.16% fail on Spark ignition (94% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (87% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.78% fail on Fluid leaks (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Engine oil leaks (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (60% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Transmission (37% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Drive shafts (42% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Joints (42% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.078% fail on Joints
        • 0.039% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.039% fail on Bearing housing
    • 0.23% fail on Exhaust system (88% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.039% fail on Tank
      • 0.039% fail on Hose
      • 0.039% fail on Pipe
    • 0.078% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.078% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.078% fail on Undertray
    • 0.039% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.039% fail on Load security
      • 0.039% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.039% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.039% fail on Doors
      • 0.039% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.039% fail on Door condition
    • 0.039% fail on Seats
      • 0.039% fail on Driver's seat
  • 1.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts (130% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Condition (200% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Requirements
    • 0.43% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.63% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.59% fail on Attachment
    • 0.039% fail on Condition
  • 0.51% fail on Steering (79% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.16% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.16% fail on Steering linkage components (92% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Track rod end (93% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.16% fail on Power steering
      • 0.078% fail on Operation
      • 0.078% fail on Other components
      • 0.039% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.039% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.039% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.039% fail on Steering play
      • 0.039% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.47% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.47% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.039% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.039% fail on Anchorages
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