MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz B 160
2 vehicles · 36 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Mercedes-benz B 160 vehicles and 36 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz B 160 has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 75,074 miles.
2
Vehicles
36
MOT tests
4,578
Avg miles / year
2.1
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz B 160 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz B 160 MOT tests:
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Other52%
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Brakes25%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Body & structure3%
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Steering1%
Mercedes-benz B 160 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 67% |
| 12 | 4 | 50% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Mercedes-benz B 160 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz B 160 MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (6 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
- under body covers fitted obscuring some components (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- plastic covers fitted obscuring some under body components (2 times)
- plastic covers obscuring some under body components (2 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
Mercedes-benz B 160 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 36 | 75% | 75,074 |
Mercedes-benz B 160 reliability FAQ
Across 2 Mercedes-benz B 160 vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz B 160 MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ; Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).
The typical Mercedes-benz B 160 in our data has covered around
75,074 miles.
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