MERCEDES-BENZ 208 MOT pass rate
67.6% of 1,005 MERCEDES-BENZ 208 MOT tests pass.
The 208 passes 67.6% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all MERCEDES-BENZ models (83.5%).
The MERCEDES-BENZ 208 passes 67.6% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (2) | 2 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 67.7% | 1,003 | 130,483 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MERCEDES-BENZ 208
The most common reason the MERCEDES-BENZ 208 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 96.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 96.0% | Not working |
| Brakes | 61.8% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Body, chassis, structure | 49.9% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Suspension | 49.2% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Steering | 25.9% | Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 24.7% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 12.8% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.2% | Unable to be completed |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.7% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.7% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related MERCEDES-BENZ models
- MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS — 81.4% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS — 85.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS — 83.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLA — 89.4% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLC — 91.1% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLA — 87.2% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the MERCEDES-BENZ 208?
- 67.6% of MERCEDES-BENZ 208 MOT tests pass, based on 1,005 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MERCEDES-BENZ 208?
- The most common reason the MERCEDES-BENZ 208 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 96.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the MERCEDES-BENZ 208's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the MERCEDES-BENZ service history guide for how to check and keep one.