Mercedes-Benz 300 in the Netherlands: does it fail inspections more than average?
In the Netherlands, 60.1% of 1,088 APK periodic inspections of the Mercedes-Benz 300 in 2024 found a fault that fails the inspection, 9.3 points above the 50.8% average for all cars inspected there. Inspection rules differ from the UK MOT, so the comparison is with the Netherlands' own average only.
| Measure | Value | Unit | Compared with | Years | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Failed the inspection | 60.1 | % | 50.8% all cars in the Netherlands | 2024 | 1088 |
| Defects per inspection | 1.75 | per inspection | as recorded | 2024 | 1088 |
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · licences and full notice.
How does the Mercedes-Benz 300 do in each country it is inspected in?
Each row sets the Mercedes-Benz 300 against that country's own average; the rules and the car fleets differ between countries, so rows are not compared with each other directly.
| Country | Mercedes-Benz 300 failed, % | Country average, % | Position | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 49.2 | 33.7 | 15.5 points above | 565 |
| The Netherlands | 60.1 | 50.8 | 9.3 points above | 1,088 |
Source: Statens vegvesen (CC BY 4.0); RDW open data (not an RDW endorsement) (CC0), adapted · Window: 2024 · n = 1,653 (inspections) · Method: models matched by make and model name, a Vauxhall as the Opel of the same name; samples below 500 inspections are not published · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice
How to cite this page
MOT Risk Index (2026). Mercedes-Benz 300 periodic inspection results in the Netherlands, 2024 (source: RDW open data (not an RDW endorsement), CC0, adapted; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 30 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/mercedes-300/abroad/netherlands/
Original data: RDW open data (not an RDW endorsement). How the matching works: methodology.
Other pages for this model
Mercedes-Benz 300 in Norway · Mercedes-Benz 300 by postcode area · Mercedes-Benz 300 body, chassis and structure failures · Mercedes-Benz 300 brakes failures · Mercedes-Benz 300 vehicle identification failures · Mercedes-Benz 300 lamps, reflectors and electrics failures · Mercedes-Benz 300 noise, emissions and leaks failures · Mercedes-Benz 300 road wheels failures · Mercedes-Benz 300 seat belts and airbags failures · Mercedes-Benz 300 steering failures · Mercedes-Benz 300 suspension failures · Mercedes-Benz 300 tyres failures · Mercedes-Benz 300 visibility failures