MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz B250
2 vehicles · 9 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Mercedes-benz B250 vehicles and 9 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz B250 has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 73,705 miles.
2
Vehicles
9
MOT tests
2,275
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz B250 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz B250 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension35%
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Brakes25%
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Other10%
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Steering10%
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Lamps & electrical10%
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Body & structure5%
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Identification & plates5%
Mercedes-benz B250 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Electric (1), Petrol (1)
Most common Mercedes-benz B250 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz B250 MOT tests:
- Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Engine and underbody covers fitted restricted view (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- under trays & sill covers fitted (1 times)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i)) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz B250 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 42,417 |
| 2013 | 1 | 5 | 60% | 104,993 |
Mercedes-benz B250 reliability FAQ
Across 2 Mercedes-benz B250 vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz B250 MOT issues are:
Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i)); Engine and underbody covers fitted restricted view; Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Mercedes-benz B250 in our data has covered around
73,705 miles.
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