Mercedes-Benz B160
Registered in 2010.
About this model
The Mercedes-Benz B-Class is a subcompact executive car manufactured and marketed by Mercedes-Benz since 2005. Based on the A-Class with larger dimensions, the European New Car Assessment Programme classifies it as a small MPV.
From the Wikipedia article Mercedes-Benz B-Class, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2010 1.5 petrol. 4 of 10 tests failed.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 75% | 3 |
| Suspension | 75% | 3 |
| Tyres and wheels | 50% | 2 |
| Brakes | 25% | 1 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 25% | 1 |
| Visibility | 25% | 1 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- A tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. This includes any lifting of the tread rubber
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Suspension — 75% of its failures
- A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- Tyres and wheels — 50% of its failures
- A tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. This includes any lifting of the tread rubber
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud
- Brakes — 25% of its failures
- Exhaust and emissions — 25% of its failures
- Lights and electrics — 75% of its failures
- A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
- Visibility — 25% of its failures
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.5 petrol · 1351 kg · 2778 mm wheelbase · 6.6 L/100km (NEDC) |