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.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (21) | 21 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 95.1% | 123 | 21,183 miles |
| 6–10 years | 88.2% | 161 | 78,155 miles |
| 10–15 years | 88.2% | 187 | 75,778 miles |
| 15+ years | 78.6% | 524 | 130,859 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".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 73.6% | not working |
| Brakes | 56.7% | across an axle |
| Suspension | 27.9% | ball joint excessively worn |
| Body, chassis, structure | 27.4% | corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Visibility | 21.2% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 15.9% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Steering | 14.4% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 13.0% | prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 12.0% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Identification of the vehicle | 6.3% | inscription illegible |
Related MERCEDES-BENZ models
- MERCEDES-BENZ C — 80.1% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS — 81.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ E — 82.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ A — 91.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO — 75.4% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLC — 90.2% pass rate