MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz B 200
7 vehicles · 95 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Mercedes-benz B 200 vehicles and 95 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz B 200 has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 88,669 miles.
7
Vehicles
95
MOT tests
5,995
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz B 200 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz B 200 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension37%
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Other25%
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Brakes21%
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Lamps & electrical16%
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Visibility5%
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Body & structure4%
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Steering2%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Mercedes-benz B 200 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 100% |
| 4 | 7 | 86% |
| 5 | 7 | 100% |
| 6 | 8 | 100% |
| 7 | 8 | 88% |
| 8 | 8 | 75% |
| 9 | 7 | 100% |
| 10 | 7 | 86% |
| 11 | 7 | 86% |
| 12 | 6 | 83% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 4 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Diesel (5), Petrol (2)
Most common Mercedes-benz B 200 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz B 200 MOT tests:
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (7 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (3 times)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear park brake shoes noisy when wheel rotated (2 times)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- under trays (2 times)
Mercedes-benz B 200 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 19 | 89% | 76,908 |
| 2013 | 1 | 11 | 91% | 54,726 |
| 2012 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 144,752 |
| 2010 | 1 | 16 | 81% | 71,955 |
| 2007 | 2 | 39 | 87% | 97,717 |
Mercedes-benz B 200 reliability FAQ
Across 7 Mercedes-benz B 200 vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz B 200 MOT issues are:
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)).
The typical Mercedes-benz B 200 in our data has covered around
88,669 miles.
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