Mercedes-Benz 250 MOT data by year
The Mercedes-Benz 250 appears in 1,924 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 1980–2022. Its most common failure areas are suspension, lighting & signalling and brakes, and its overall pass rate is 81.0%.
1,924
MOT tests analysed
81.0%
Pass rate
19.0%
Fail rate
1980–2022
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 8.0% | 154 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 7.6% | 146 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.9% | 133 |
| 4 | Tyres | 5.2% | 100 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.1% | 60 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.5% | 48 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 2.2% | 43 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.2% | 23 |
Methodology & source. Based on 1,924 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.