Latest Euro NCAP results - Mercedes B-Class

Overall occupant protection 5/5 stars
Front impact 81%
Side impact 100%
Child protection 76% 4/5 stars
Pedestrian 33% 2/4 stars

Structures in the dashboard presented a potential hazard to the driver's knees and femurs, but the B-Class scored maximum points for its performance in the side impact and pole tests.

A child-seat recognition system is available as an option from Mercedes which automatically disables the airbag for the front passenger's seating position. The cars tested by Euro NCAP were not equipped with the system as it is not standard
equipment.

Without the system fitted, the airbag cannot be disabled and a rearward-facing child restraint should not be used in the front passenger seat. The label warning against such use was not permanently attached and did not meet Euro NCAP's requirements. The presence of ISOFIX anchorages in the rear outboard seats was also not clearly indicated.

The B-Class has a seatbelt reminder system for front and rear seating positions.

The bumper scored maximum points for the protection it offered to the lower legs of pedestrians. However, the protection offered by the front edge of the bonnet to pedestrians' legs and by the bonnet surface to their heads was rated predominantly as poor.