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Mercedes-Benz M-Class MOT Results

Registered in 2012
78.1% pass rate
from 2,810 tests in 2021
(26% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz M-Class is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.4% fail on Suspension (32% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Springs (28% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 5.6% fail on Coil springs (28% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 5.6% fail on Coil spring (28% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Anti-roll bars (68% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.036% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.28% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.036% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.036% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.036% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.036% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.036% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.036% fail on Operation
  • 5.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (45% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.036% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamps (31% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp (36% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.78% fail on Stop lamp (61% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Direction indicators (77% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Flashing type (77% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Side repeaters (57% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.036% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.036% fail on Switch
    • 0.39% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.39% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.39% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.036% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.036% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.036% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.036% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  • 4.5% fail on Tyres
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth (49% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Size/type
  • 4.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.28% fail on Engine oil leaks (200% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 2.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.4% fail on Transmission
      • 1.4% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.4% fail on Joints
      • 0.036% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.036% fail on Joints
    • 0.78% fail on Doors (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Other passenger's door (13 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Door condition (13 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.036% fail on Door condition
    • 0.11% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.071% fail on Body
      • 0.071% fail on Other body component
    • 0.036% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.036% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.036% fail on Towbar
      • 0.036% fail on Other towbar components
  • 2.1% fail on Visibility (53% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Washers (36% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Wipers (73% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.071% fail on View to rear
      • 0.071% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.9% fail on Brakes (69% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (54% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (47% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads (48% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.46% fail on Brake discs and drums (52% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Brake discs (52% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Brake performance (84% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance (87% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Rbt (87% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake performance (88% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.036% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.14% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.071% fail on Rbt (sp) (82% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.071% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.071% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.071% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (93% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.036% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
    • 0.14% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.11% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.036% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.071% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.071% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.071% fail on Rigid brake pipes (84% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (68% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.82% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.25% fail on Condition
      • 0.071% fail on Requirements (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Airbags
      • 0.071% fail on Drivers airbag (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.64% fail on Identification of the vehicle (89% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Registration plates (89% worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.39% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.21% fail on Attachment
    • 0.18% fail on Condition
  • 0.071% fail on Steering (95% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Power steering
      • 0.071% fail on Operation
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