2001 Mercedes-Benz A-Class MOT Results

Mercedes-Benz A-Class, registered in 2001

51.4% pass rate

from 14,150 tests between October 2010 and September 2011

Pass rate by mileage

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz A-Class is unusually good or bad.

28% fail on Lighting and signalling (14% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 8.8% fail on Stop lamp (61% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 8.5% fail on Headlamp aim (10% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 7.9% fail on Headlamps (98% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 6.7% fail on Headlamp (70% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.83% fail on Switch (27 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.61% fail on Dipswitch (65 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.042% fail on Matched pair
- 7.6% fail on Registration plate
- 4.1% fail on Direction indicators (42% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 4.1% fail on Flashing type (42% worse than other 2001 cars)
    - 1.8% fail on Side repeaters (130% worse than other 2001 cars)
    - 1.5% fail on Individual lamps (23% worse than other 2001 cars)
    - 1.4% fail on Direction indicators (46% worse than other 2001 cars)
    - 0.18% fail on Switch (190% worse than other 2001 cars)
    - 0.028% fail on Tell tales
- 3.2% fail on Position lamps (46% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 2.9% fail on Front lamps (47% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.22% fail on Rear lamps (46% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.085% fail on All position lamps
  - 0.064% fail on Switch (7 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.44% fail on Fog lamp (68% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.38% fail on Fog lamp (71% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.057% fail on Tell tale
  - 0.014% fail on Switch
- 0.23% fail on Horn (61% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.028% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.028% fail on Hazard warning (88% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.021% fail on Switch (88% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.0071% fail on Lamp
21% fail on Suspension (21% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 14% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 14% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 1.0% fail on Location (9 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Shock absorbers (180% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 3.3% fail on Condition (180% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.0071% fail on Fitment
- 1.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (38% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 1.7% fail on Linkage (27% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.16% fail on Pins / bushes (74% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.021% fail on Condition
  - 0.014% fail on Attachment (89% better than other 2001 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Suspension arms (66% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Pins / bushes (66% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.035% fail on Condition
  - 0.0071% fail on Attachment
- 0.86% fail on Macpherson strut (81% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.86% fail on Condition (81% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.86% fail on Radius arms (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.82% fail on Pins / bushes (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.028% fail on Condition (8 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.0071% fail on Attachment
- 0.77% fail on Drive shafts (82% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.77% fail on Front drive shafts (82% better than other 2001 cars)
    - 0.76% fail on Constant velocity joints (82% better than other 2001 cars)
    - 0.0071% fail on Couplings
- 0.73% fail on Front suspension joints (43% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Trailing arms
  - 0.40% fail on Pins / bushes (46% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.0071% fail on Condition
- 0.26% fail on Wheel bearings (81% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.19% fail on Front (66% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.078% fail on Rear (91% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Sub-frames (52% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.078% fail on Condition
  - 0.042% fail on Pins / bushes (78% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.014% fail on Attachment
- 0.11% fail on Tie bars / rods (51% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Pins / bushes
  - 0.0071% fail on Condition
- 0.085% fail on Prescribed areas (91% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.049% fail on Component mounting (93% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.028% fail on Spring mounting
  - 0.0071% fail on Subframe mounting
- 0.078% fail on Fluid suspension
  - 0.078% fail on Suspension unit (180% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.021% fail on Front suspension locking devices
- 0.014% fail on Gas suspension
  - 0.014% fail on Suspension unit (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Axles
  - 0.014% fail on Axle beam
  - 0.0071% fail on Clearance
- 0.0071% fail on General condition
- 0.0071% fail on Torsion bars
  - 0.0071% fail on Attachment
- 0.0071% fail on Torque / reaction arms
  - 0.0071% fail on Pins / bushes
14% fail on Brakes (11% better than other 2001 cars)
- 8.0% fail on Hydraulic systems (40% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 8.0% fail on Components (43% worse than other 2001 cars)
    - 4.9% fail on Pipes (27% worse than other 2001 cars)
    - 3.4% fail on Hoses (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    - 0.014% fail on Reservoirs (86% better than other 2001 cars)
    - 0.0071% fail on Servos
  - 0.071% fail on Leaks (61% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.021% fail on Operation
- 4.3% fail on Brake performance (47% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 2.2% fail on Front wheels
  - 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance (70% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Rear wheels (69% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.95% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.014% fail on Brake operation
- 2.4% fail on Hub components (20% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 2.2% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.23% fail on Brake discs (70% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.035% fail on Brake linings
  - 0.035% fail on Brake calipers (70% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.0071% fail on Brake back plates
  - 0.0071% fail on Wheel cylinder
- 1.5% fail on ABS (87% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Parking brake (71% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.34% fail on Condition (71% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Mechanical components (91% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.021% fail on Cable (93% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.014% fail on Lever
- 0.035% fail on Restricted movement (84% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.028% fail on Service brake control components (88% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.028% fail on Pedal (88% better than other 2001 cars)
    - 0.021% fail on Condition (74% better than other 2001 cars)
    - 0.0071% fail on Anti-slip
- 0.0071% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  - 0.0071% fail on Components
    - 0.0071% fail on Hoses
10% fail on Tyres
- 5.5% fail on Tread depth (23% better than other 2001 cars)
- 5.4% fail on Condition (50% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Size / type
- 0.071% fail on Valve stem
7.3% fail on Driver's view of the road (28% better than other 2001 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Wipers (31% better than other 2001 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Washers (48% better than other 2001 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Windscreen
- 0.78% fail on Mirrors (52% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Bonnet (120% worse than other 2001 cars)
3.3% fail on Fuel and exhaust (55% better than other 2001 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Exhaust system (57% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Spark ignition (75% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.65% fail on Catalyst (75% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Compression ignition
  - 0.47% fail on Turbo
  - 0.014% fail on Non turbo
- 0.33% fail on Fuel system (52% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.27% fail on Cap
  - 0.028% fail on System (92% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.014% fail on Hose
  - 0.0071% fail on Tank
  - 0.0071% fail on Pipe
1.8% fail on Registration plates and VIN (45% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Registration plate (46% worse than other 2001 cars)
1.3% fail on Steering (73% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.91% fail on Steering system (79% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.41% fail on Track rod end (88% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on Ball joint (58% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.12% fail on Steering rack (78% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.11% fail on Free play
    - 0.11% fail on Steering rack
  - 0.099% fail on Steering arm
  - 0.042% fail on Other components
    - 0.042% fail on Steering pivot point
  - 0.014% fail on Drag link end (83% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Steering control (130% worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.099% fail on Steering coupling (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    - 0.085% fail on Universal joint (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    - 0.014% fail on Flexible coupling (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.085% fail on Steering column
  - 0.014% fail on Steering shaft
  - 0.0071% fail on Steering wheel
- 0.19% fail on Power steering (56% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.15% fail on Operation
  - 0.014% fail on Drive system
  - 0.014% fail on Other components (90% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.0071% fail on Pipes and hoses
  - 0.0071% fail on Pump
- 0.064% fail on Steering operation
- 0.014% fail on Locking devices
1.3% fail on Road wheels (150% worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.74% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.59% fail on Attachment (100% worse than other 2001 cars)
0.33% fail on Body and structure (73% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Body condition (77% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.099% fail on Doors (54% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.049% fail on Passengers other
  - 0.028% fail on Passengers front (71% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.021% fail on Drivers (79% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Load security
  - 0.021% fail on Bootlid
  - 0.014% fail on Tailgate
- 0.028% fail on Load security (class v) (4 times worse than other 2001 cars)
- 0.028% fail on Body security
- 0.021% fail on Vehicle structure (91% better than other 2001 cars)
  - 0.021% fail on Chassis (91% better than other 2001 cars)
0.28% fail on Seat belts (85% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Condition (71% better than other 2001 cars)
- 0.057% fail on Requirements
- 0.028% fail on Attachment
- 0.0071% fail on Prescribed areas

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