MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz B160
2 vehicles · 17 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Mercedes-benz B160 vehicles and 17 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz B160 has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 99,948 miles.
2
Vehicles
17
MOT tests
6,905
Avg miles / year
3.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz B160 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz B160 MOT tests:
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Other56%
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Brakes39%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension12%
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Lamps & electrical5%
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Body & structure2%
Mercedes-benz B160 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Mercedes-benz B160 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz B160 MOT tests:
- under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (8 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (3 times)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (3 times)
- covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (3 times)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (2 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (2 times)
- nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (1 times)
Mercedes-benz B160 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 17 | 88% | 99,948 |
Mercedes-benz B160 reliability FAQ
Across 2 Mercedes-benz B160 vehicles in our MOT data,
88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about
3.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz B160 MOT issues are:
under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components; Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)).
The typical Mercedes-benz B160 in our data has covered around
99,948 miles.
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