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Mercedes-Benz B-Class MOT Results

Registered in 2009
62.1% pass rate
from 5,144 tests in 2021
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 B-Class is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.3% fail on Direction indicators (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 5.3% fail on Flashing type (170% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Side repeaters (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (92% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on All direction indicators
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamps (27% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp (30% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.47% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Stop lamp (40% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.66% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.66% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.62% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (68% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Electrical equipment (65% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Horn
      • 0.019% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.097% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.078% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.019% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.078% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.078% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.019% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 13% fail on Suspension (12% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Springs (20% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 6.9% fail on Coil springs (21% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 6.9% fail on Coil spring (21% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Mounting
    • 3.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (19% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (45% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.95% fail on Ball joint dust cover (69% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage ball joints (84% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Ball joint (76% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Linkage (75% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.019% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 3.1% fail on Suspension arms (35% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Ball joint (29% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover (74% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes (94% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.33% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.31% fail on Wheel bearings (55% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Macpherson strut (80% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.019% fail on Axles
      • 0.019% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.019% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.019% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 11% fail on Brakes (31% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Brake performance (17% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (47% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (51% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.019% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance (26% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (26% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (28% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.019% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.039% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.039% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (80% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (84% worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.82% fail on Service brake performance (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.86% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.78% fail on Rbt
          • 0.60% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.12% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.078% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.058% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.039% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.019% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.019% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.019% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.23% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.097% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.058% fail on Cable
        • 0.039% fail on Lever
    • 0.84% fail on Parking brake control (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Lever (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (73% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Hand lever (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Pedal
    • 0.25% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (61% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Anti-lock braking system (64% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.097% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.019% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.019% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.019% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.019% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 5.8% fail on Visibility
    • 3.7% fail on Washers (21% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers (30% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Bonnet (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on View to rear
      • 0.21% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.019% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.058% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.058% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.019% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.3% fail on Tyres (15% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Condition
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth (37% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Size/type
  • 5.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.7% fail on Transmission (92% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Drive shafts (87% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Joints (86% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.078% fail on Flexible couplings (15 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Prop shafts (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Exhaust system (71% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Fuel system (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Pipe (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.078% fail on Hose (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Tank
      • 0.019% fail on System
    • 0.21% fail on Engine mounting (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Engine mounting condition (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Bracket
    • 0.16% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.16% fail on Doors
      • 0.078% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.058% fail on Door condition
        • 0.019% fail on Catch
      • 0.058% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.058% fail on Door condition
      • 0.019% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.019% fail on Door condition
    • 0.097% fail on Body
      • 0.078% fail on Other body component
      • 0.019% fail on Panel
    • 0.039% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.019% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.019% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.019% fail on Undertray
  • 3.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.0% fail on Compression ignition (33% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (73% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.47% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.058% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.019% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.019% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.019% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 1.7% fail on Spark ignition (40% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.29% fail on Catalyst emissions (78% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Emissions not tested (59% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.019% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.019% fail on Other emission control equipment
    • 0.097% fail on Fluid leaks (65% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.039% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.019% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.72% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.37% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.37% fail on Condition
  • 0.72% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.51% fail on Attachment
    • 0.21% fail on Condition
  • 0.56% fail on Steering (76% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Steering linkage components (81% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Track rod end (87% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.058% fail on Steering arm (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.019% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.097% fail on Steering gear (69% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Steering rack (68% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.078% fail on Steering play
      • 0.078% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.019% fail on Power steering
      • 0.019% fail on Other components
    • 0.019% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.31% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.31% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.019% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.019% fail on Anchorages
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