2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Mercedes-Benz B-Class MOT pass rate and common faults

4,267 MOT tests in 2024. 89.3% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time89.3%
Failed or needed repairs10.7%
Typical mileage at test27,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,267 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    76 marked dangerous
  3. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    45 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    24 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.4%
    27 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres5.3%
  2. Lights & electrics2.4%
  3. Seat belts & airbags1.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.2%
  5. Brakes1.1%
  6. Suspension0.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.3%
  8. Body & chassis0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.5%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2019 Mercedes-Benz B-Class?

In 2024, 89.3% of 2019 Mercedes-Benz B-Class cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,267 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Mercedes-Benz B-Class?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Mercedes-Benz B-Class reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).