Mercedes-Benz B180
Registered from 2009 to 2012.
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 2012 1.8 diesel. 5 of 30 tests failed.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Seat belts and airbags | 40% | 2 |
| Suspension | 40% | 2 |
| Lights and electrics | 20% | 1 |
| Tyres and wheels | 20% | 1 |
The defects inspectors cite
- An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
- A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- Any fracture or welding defect on a wheel
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Suspension — 40% of its failures
- A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- Tyres and wheels — 20% of its failures
- Any fracture or welding defect on a wheel
- Lights and electrics — 20% of its failures
- An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
- Seat belts and airbags — 40% of its failures
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 1.6 petrol · 121 hp · 1410 kg · 2699 mm wheelbase · 5.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2011 | 1.7 petrol · 114 hp · 1353 kg · 2778 mm wheelbase · 6.7 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | 1.7 petrol · 1362 kg · 2778 mm wheelbase · 6.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/1733/17
The steering column is not sufficiently earthed. As a result, in the event of an electrostatic discharge, the driver's airbag may be triggered when not required. This could cause an accident.
Recall of the product from end users