MERCEDES-BENZ X-CLASS MOT pass rate
88.2% of 9,292 MERCEDES-BENZ X-CLASS MOT tests pass.
The X-CLASS has a pass rate of 88.2%, a little higher than the average across all MERCEDES-BENZ models (83.5%).
The MERCEDES-BENZ X-CLASS passes its MOT 88.2% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 88.3% at 3–6 years versus 87.3% at 6–10 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 88.3% | 7,646 | 57,790 miles |
| 6–10 years | 87.3% | 1,642 | 72,516 miles |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | too few tests (3) | 3 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MERCEDES-BENZ X-CLASS
The most common reason the MERCEDES-BENZ X-CLASS fails its MOT is brakes — present in 38.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Less than 1.5 mm thick".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 38.4% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 27.2% | Not working |
| Visibility | 18.9% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 18.0% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 16.3% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 15.0% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Body, chassis, structure | 7.2% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Identification of the vehicle | 7.2% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Suspension | 4.9% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Road Wheels | 1.3% | Fixing missing |
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 X-CLASS?
- 88.2% of MERCEDES-BENZ X-CLASS MOT tests pass, based on 9,292 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MERCEDES-BENZ X-CLASS?
- The most common reason the MERCEDES-BENZ X-CLASS fails its MOT is brakes — present in 38.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Less than 1.5 mm thick".
- Does this show the MERCEDES-BENZ X-CLASS'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.