2019 Mercedes-Benz X-Class · 6,344 MOT tests
2019 Mercedes-Benz X-Class reliability
2019 Mercedes-Benz X-Classs fail 16.1% of first MOT tests, 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 3 X-Class years (6,344 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz X-Classs: 17.1%)
- 16.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz X-Classs: 17.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 47,719
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,344
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 3% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- 2020 cars: 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 2.3% of tests fail here (506% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 39% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Mercedes-Benz X-Class
Fail rate by area
- Brakes6.3%
- Lights and electrics3.5%
- Tyres3.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.6%
- Seat belts and airbags2.3%
- Body, chassis and structure1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.81%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.53%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.36%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.32%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 1.21%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.13%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.57%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.64%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.74%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.06%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (1.06%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.04%)
Other years
Every Mercedes-Benz X-Class year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Mercedes-Benz X-Class reliable?
2019 Mercedes-Benz X-Classs fail 16.1% of first MOT tests, 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 3 X-Class years (6,344 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Mercedes-Benz X-Class MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.81% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.53% of tests), diesel engine warning light faulty (1.36% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Mercedes-Benz X-Class have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Mercedes-Benz X-Class shows 47,719 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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