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Mercedes-Benz M-Class MOT Results

Registered in 2010
69.0% pass rate
from 3,236 tests in 2021
(16% better than other 2010 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 2010 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 Direction indicators (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 5.0% fail on Flashing type (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Side repeaters (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.12% fail on All direction indicators
    • 4.6% fail on Stop lamp (58% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamps (30% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp (39% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (30% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (28% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.28% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (86% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (62% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp (62% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp (62% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.093% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.093% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.093% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.093% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.093% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.093% fail on Trailer electrical socket (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
  • 10% fail on Brakes (26% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Brake performance (25% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (96% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 1.5% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (14 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.062% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (9 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Service brake performance (54% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Rbt (59% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.74% fail on Service brake performance (56% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance (69% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Decelerometer (8 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance (9 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.68% fail on Rbt
          • 0.49% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.12% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.062% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.43% fail on Brake performance not tested (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt (sp) (66% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance (71% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (18 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Anti-lock braking system (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (56% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Brake linings and pads (66% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.71% fail on Brake pads (66% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Cable (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Brake discs and drums (70% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Brake discs (70% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.49% fail on Lever
      • 0.031% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.062% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (82% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Pedal
    • 0.062% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.062% fail on Prescribed areas (36 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.062% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (75 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.031% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 6.9% fail on Suspension (48% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Springs
      • 6.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 6.1% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.37% fail on Shock absorbers (55% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Anti-roll bars (93% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage ball joints (86% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (92% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.093% fail on Suspension arms (98% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.031% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.062% fail on Wheel bearings (89% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.031% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.031% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint
  • 5.4% fail on Tyres
    • 3.7% fail on Condition (28% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth (40% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Size/type
  • 3.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.0% fail on Compression ignition (57% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (75% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.031% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.031% fail on Particulate filter
      • 0.68% fail on Spark ignition (67% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.56% fail on Fluid leaks (170% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.37% fail on Engine oil leaks (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.093% fail on Transmission oil leaks (5 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.062% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.031% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.031% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.031% fail on Undertray
  • 2.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (40% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Transmission
      • 1.6% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.6% fail on Joints
      • 0.031% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.031% fail on Joints
    • 0.68% fail on Exhaust system (60% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.062% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.062% fail on System (7 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.062% fail on Body
      • 0.062% fail on Other body component
    • 0.062% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.062% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 2.0% fail on Visibility (62% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Wipers (50% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Washers (77% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.093% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.093% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.093% fail on View to rear
      • 0.093% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.062% fail on Bonnet
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.65% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.59% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.53% fail on Condition
      • 0.031% fail on Requirements
      • 0.031% fail on Pre-tensioners
  • 0.74% fail on Identification of the vehicle (77% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Registration plates (77% worse than other 2010 cars)
  • 0.74% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.68% fail on Attachment (96% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.093% fail on Condition
  • 0.15% fail on Steering (93% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.031% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.031% fail on Power steering
      • 0.031% fail on Operation
    • 0.031% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.031% fail on Steering column
    • 0.031% fail on Steering play
      • 0.031% fail on Steering rack
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