MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz B150
4 vehicles · 79 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Mercedes-benz B150 vehicles and 79 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz B150 has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 77,012 miles.
4
Vehicles
79
MOT tests
3,971
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz B150 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz B150 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension32%
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Other29%
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Brakes28%
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Lamps & electrical10%
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Body & structure8%
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Steering3%
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Identification & plates3%
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Visibility2%
Mercedes-benz B150 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 100% |
| 4 | 6 | 83% |
| 5 | 6 | 67% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 4 | 100% |
| 8 | 4 | 100% |
| 9 | 5 | 80% |
| 10 | 5 | 80% |
| 11 | 5 | 80% |
| 12 | 5 | 80% |
| 13 | 7 | 57% |
| 14 | 5 | 80% |
| 15 | 7 | 57% |
| 16 | 4 | 75% |
| 17 | 5 | 60% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Mercedes-benz B150 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz B150 MOT tests:
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (6 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c)) (4 times)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (4 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (3 times)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b)) (3 times)
- nearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge (2 times)
- tpms warning info on screen (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) (2 times)
Mercedes-benz B150 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 36 | 78% | 63,235 |
| 2008 | 1 | 24 | 67% | 73,533 |
| 2007 | 1 | 19 | 89% | 108,044 |
Mercedes-benz B150 reliability FAQ
Across 4 Mercedes-benz B150 vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz B150 MOT issues are:
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)); Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b)).
The typical Mercedes-benz B150 in our data has covered around
77,012 miles.
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