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Mercedes-Benz M-Class MOT Results

Registered in 2013
83.7% pass rate
from 4,458 tests in 2021
(40% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz M-Class is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.3% fail on Tyres (17% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Condition
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth (39% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Size/type
  • 3.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (56% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim (39% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim (38% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.92% fail on Headlamps (56% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Headlamp (61% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.045% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.72% fail on Stop lamp (62% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.31% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.31% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.27% fail on Direction indicators (70% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Flashing type (70% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.045% fail on Individual direction indicators (88% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.022% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.022% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.022% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.022% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.022% fail on Electrical wiring
  • 2.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (65% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (70% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.022% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
      • 0.79% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.79% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.045% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.022% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.022% fail on Other leaks
  • 2.6% fail on Suspension (64% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Springs (37% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Coil springs (37% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Coil spring (37% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Anti-roll bars (81% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.045% fail on Linkage ball joints (84% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.022% fail on Linkage
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.11% fail on Shock absorbers (70% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Suspension arms (96% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint dust cover (84% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.045% fail on Wheel bearings (83% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint
  • 1.8% fail on Visibility (58% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Washers (42% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Wipers (80% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.16% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.045% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.022% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.022% fail on View to rear
      • 0.022% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.7% fail on Brakes (68% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (50% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads (43% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads (43% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.27% fail on Brake discs and drums (69% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Brake discs (69% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Brake performance (86% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.090% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (88% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on Rbt (sp) (87% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Service brake performance (96% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Rbt (96% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.045% fail on Service brake performance (95% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Parking brake performance (87% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Rbt (86% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.045% fail on Parking brake performance (85% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.090% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.067% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (75% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.045% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.045% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.022% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.022% fail on Pedal
    • 0.022% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 1.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (45% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Transmission
      • 0.49% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.49% fail on Joints
    • 0.47% fail on Doors (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Other passenger's door (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Door condition (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.045% fail on Door condition
    • 0.067% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.022% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.022% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  • 0.72% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.58% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (90% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.090% fail on Condition
    • 0.045% fail on Airbags
      • 0.045% fail on Passengers airbag (16 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  • 0.58% fail on Identification of the vehicle (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Registration plates (100% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.40% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.29% fail on Attachment
    • 0.11% fail on Condition
  • 0.045% fail on Steering (97% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.022% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.022% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.022% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.022% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.022% fail on Power steering
      • 0.022% fail on Other components
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