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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:

  • Other50%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension29%
  • Brakes13%
  • Lamps & electrical9%
  • Body & structure5%
  • Identification & plates2%
  • Visibility2%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%

Mercedes-benz B200 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
21100%
314100%
41493%
51486%
61493%
712100%
81486%
92171%
101883%
111681%
121580%
13989%
14786%
15667%
16580%
17475%
18450%
191100%

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:

  1. under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (10 times)
  2. covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (9 times)
  3. steering rack worn (7 times)
  4. Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (6 times)
  5. Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear perished and 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
  6. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
  7. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
  8. Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components (3 times)
  9. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  10. Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2mm edges (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  11. nearside cv gaiter in poor condition (2 times)
  12. Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (2 times)
  13. Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (2 times)
  14. 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)
  15. 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

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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