Where in Britain does the Mercedes-Benz B fail its MOT most?
Across Britain, 17.0% of 4,602 initial MOT tests (first attempts) of the Mercedes-Benz B failed in 2019–2024. No postcode area is at least 3 points above the rest of Britain with an interval clear of zero. Area rates are not age-adjusted.
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · Mercedes-Benz B MOT statistics · check a Mercedes-Benz B by registration
Mercedes-Benz B in every postcode area with 100+ tests
From the largest excess over the rest of Britain to the largest shortfall.
| Area | Failed here, % | Rest of Britain, % | Difference, points | 95% interval | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London NW (NW) | 21.2 | 16.9 | +4.4 | −3.2 to +12.0 | 113 (rough estimate) |
| Stevenage (SG) | 17.0 | 17.0 | +0.0 | −7.4 to +7.5 | 100 (rough estimate) |
| Birmingham (B) | 15.5 | 17.0 | −1.5 | −7.4 to +4.5 | 148 (rough estimate) |
| Kingston upon Thames (KT) | 14.2 | 17.1 | −2.9 | −8.7 to +3.0 | 141 (rough estimate) |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 4,602 (initial tests) · Method: postcode area of the testing station against the same model's tests elsewhere in Britain, difference of two proportions with a 95% interval; named at 3+ points with the interval clear of zero; not age-adjusted · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
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