MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz B 180
39 vehicles · 116 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate
Based on 39 Mercedes-benz B 180 vehicles and 116 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz B 180 has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 53,161 miles.
39
Vehicles
116
MOT tests
5,193
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
9%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz B 180 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz B 180 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension52%
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Brakes24%
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Other9%
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Visibility7%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Seatbelts & equipment4%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Steering2%
Mercedes-benz B 180 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 5 | 60% |
| 6 | 8 | 100% |
| 7 | 12 | 92% |
| 8 | 14 | 93% |
| 9 | 12 | 100% |
| 10 | 16 | 100% |
| 11 | 15 | 87% |
| 12 | 14 | 93% |
| 13 | 7 | 100% |
| 14 | 5 | 60% |
Fuel types: Petrol (38), Diesel (1)
Most common Mercedes-benz B 180 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz B 180 MOT tests:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (2 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz B 180 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 40,168 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 16,952 |
| 2018 | 4 | 12 | 92% | 48,521 |
| 2017 | 3 | 6 | 100% | 50,317 |
| 2016 | 7 | 15 | 100% | 56,628 |
| 2015 | 6 | 20 | 85% | 51,433 |
| 2014 | 3 | 13 | 100% | 53,513 |
| 2013 | 7 | 16 | 94% | 57,830 |
| 2012 | 7 | 31 | 87% | 57,256 |
Mercedes-benz B 180 reliability FAQ
Across 39 Mercedes-benz B 180 vehicles in our MOT data,
92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz B 180 MOT issues are:
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Mercedes-benz B 180 in our data has covered around
53,161 miles.
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