MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz B200
22 vehicles · 189 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 22 Mercedes-benz B200 vehicles and 189 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz B200 has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 73,622 miles.
22
Vehicles
189
MOT tests
5,308
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz B200 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz B200 MOT tests:
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Other50%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension29%
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Brakes13%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Body & structure5%
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Identification & plates2%
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Visibility2%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Mercedes-benz B200 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 14 | 100% |
| 4 | 14 | 93% |
| 5 | 14 | 86% |
| 6 | 14 | 93% |
| 7 | 12 | 100% |
| 8 | 14 | 86% |
| 9 | 21 | 71% |
| 10 | 18 | 83% |
| 11 | 16 | 81% |
| 12 | 15 | 80% |
| 13 | 9 | 89% |
| 14 | 7 | 86% |
| 15 | 6 | 67% |
| 16 | 5 | 80% |
| 17 | 4 | 75% |
| 18 | 4 | 50% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (11), Petrol (11)
Most common Mercedes-benz B200 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz B200 MOT tests:
- under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (10 times)
- covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (9 times)
- steering rack worn (7 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (6 times)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear perished and 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2mm edges (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- nearside cv gaiter in poor condition (2 times)
- Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside 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)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (2 times)
Mercedes-benz B200 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 40,803 |
| 2018 | 2 | 11 | 91% | 42,811 |
| 2016 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 7,626 |
| 2015 | 3 | 15 | 93% | 41,858 |
| 2014 | 1 | 15 | 73% | 83,060 |
| 2013 | 4 | 33 | 85% | 68,795 |
| 2012 | 3 | 24 | 88% | 85,010 |
| 2010 | 2 | 5 | 80% | 180,556 |
| 2009 | 1 | 20 | 75% | 54,187 |
| 2008 | 2 | 36 | 81% | 96,886 |
| 2007 | 1 | 16 | 94% | 100,566 |
| 2006 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 37,161 |
Mercedes-benz B200 reliability FAQ
Across 22 Mercedes-benz B200 vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz B200 MOT issues are:
under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components; covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay; steering rack worn.
The typical Mercedes-benz B200 in our data has covered around
73,622 miles.
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