Mercedes-Benz B
MOT data from 13,104 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 93.9%. Average mileage at test: 27,386 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a tyre seriously damaged | 285 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 98 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 91 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 60 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 53 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 49 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 41 |
| wiper blade defective | 24 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 24 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 19 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 8,295 | 94.4% |
| Diesel | 4,807 | 92.9% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6,020 | 93.1% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2020 | 4,449 | 94.4% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2021 | 2,358 | 95.5% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
11,997 mi
Median
19,354 mi
75th percentile
28,157 mi
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