Mercedes-Benz X MOT data by year
The Mercedes-Benz X appears in 17,804 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 1985–2021. Its most common failure areas are brakes, tyres and lighting & signalling, and its overall pass rate is 85.7%.
17,804
MOT tests analysed
85.7%
Pass rate
14.3%
Fail rate
1985–2021
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7,465 | 85.9% | 14.1% | Brakes |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 5.8% | 1,025 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.8% | 674 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 3.8% | 669 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 3.4% | 607 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.9% | 514 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 2.1% | 367 |
| 7 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.2% | 214 |
| 8 | Suspension | 0.8% | 133 |
Methodology & source. Based on 17,804 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.