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MERCEDES-BENZ UNCLASSIFIED MOT Pass Rate

84.2% of 1,016 MERCEDES-BENZ UNCLASSIFIED MOT tests pass.

The UNCLASSIFIED has a pass rate of 84.2%, a little higher than the average across all MERCEDES-BENZ models (82.8%).

The MERCEDES-BENZ UNCLASSIFIED passes its MOT 84.2% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.

Pass rate by vehicle age

Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 95.1% at 3–6 years to 78.6% at 15+ years.

Pass rate by vehicle age band0–3 yearsn/a3–6 years95.1%6–10 years88.2%10–15 years88.2%15+ years78.6%
MERCEDES-BENZ UNCLASSIFIED pass rate and average mileage by vehicle age band
Vehicle agePass rateTestsAverage mileage
0–3 yearstoo few tests (21)21no reading
3–6 years95.1%12321,183 miles
6–10 years88.2%16178,155 miles
10–15 years88.2%18775,778 miles
15+ years78.6%524130,859 miles

Common MOT failure reasons for the MERCEDES-BENZ UNCLASSIFIED

The most common reason the MERCEDES-BENZ UNCLASSIFIED fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 73.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".

Top MOT failure categories for the MERCEDES-BENZ UNCLASSIFIED
CategoryShare of failed testsExample
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment73.6%not working
Brakes56.7%across an axle
Suspension27.9%ball joint excessively worn
Body, chassis, structure27.4%corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
Visibility21.2%does not clear the windscreen effectively
Tyres15.9%tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Steering14.4%ball joint has excessive play
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems13.0%prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced
Noise, emissions and leaks12.0%inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Identification of the vehicle6.3%inscription illegible

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