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Mercedes-benz GLB 200 AMG LINE - 2022

58.1 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2022 is 71.1 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz GLB 200 AMG LINE, model year 2022. Sample size: 3,133 cars, 3,843 tests and 2,233 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 3,133 cars

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB 200 AMG Line has an overall defect rate of 58 per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the average for its year, at 70 per 100, marking a 17% improvement. Notably, this model excels in several categories, including steering, visibility, and body structure, where it shows much lower defect rates compared to the average. In contrast, it experiences slightly higher issues in equipment, indicating a specific area for potential improvement. Mileage trends reveal that as distance increases, defect rates for this model begin to rise, particularly in the higher mileage categories. Overall, the GLB 200 AMG Line demonstrates strong reliability compared to its peers within the same year.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 3,133 cars

Categories

Brakes
▼ 2.9% worse
32.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 31.2 / 100 tests
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 75.0% better
0.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.4 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 24.8% better
9.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 12.5 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 55.0% better
4.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.9 / 100 tests
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 18.4% better
66.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 82.0 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 81.3% better
0.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.6 / 100 tests
Equipment
▼ 46.2% worse
1.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 76.2% better
0.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.1 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 260 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 604
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 300
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 283
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 147
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 126
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 107
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 85
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
PRS
Occurrences: 65
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 59
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 58

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 85
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 43
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 31
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 30
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 25
Brake lining or pad: worn down to wear indicator
FAIL
Occurrences: 16
A wheel: with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Audible warning:
FAIL
Occurrences: 6
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 5