Mercedes-Benz A-Class, registered in 2008
85.8% pass rate
from 7,194 tests between October 2010 and September 2011
(29% better than other 2008 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz A-Class is unusually good or bad.
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8.6% fail on
Lighting and signalling
- 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
- 3.1% fail on Stop lamp (99% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.93% fail on Registration plate (30% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.70% fail on
Headlamps
(52% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.70% fail on Headlamp (51% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Direction indicators
(54% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Flashing type
(54% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.014% fail on Direction indicators
- 0.014% fail on Individual lamps
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0.24% fail on
Flashing type
(54% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Position lamps
(78% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Front lamps (78% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Rear lamps
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0.028% fail on
Fog lamp
(89% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.028% fail on Fog lamp (88% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.028% fail on Horn
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0.014% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.014% fail on Lamp
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3.3% fail on
Tyres
(40% better than other 2008 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Condition (34% better than other 2008 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Tread depth (51% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Size / type
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1.8% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(61% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.90% fail on Washers (36% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Windscreen (40% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Wipers (88% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Mirrors
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1.5% fail on
Brakes
(42% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.68% fail on
Brake performance
(38% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Front wheels (58% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Service brake performance (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.13% fail on Rear wheels (59% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Brake operation
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0.58% fail on
Hub components
(53% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.50% fail on Brake pads (56% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Brake discs
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0.24% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.24% fail on Condition
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0.056% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.056% fail on
Pedal
- 0.056% fail on Anti-slip
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0.056% fail on
Pedal
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0.028% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(80% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.028% fail on
Components
- 0.028% fail on Hoses
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0.028% fail on
Components
- 0.028% fail on ABS
- 0.014% fail on Restricted movement
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0.68% fail on
Brake performance
(38% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.46% fail on
Suspension
(70% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Drive shafts
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0.24% fail on
Front drive shafts
- 0.24% fail on Constant velocity joints
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0.24% fail on
Front drive shafts
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0.097% fail on
Coil springs
(65% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.083% fail on Condition (69% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.014% fail on Location
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0.083% fail on
Shock absorbers
(76% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.083% fail on Condition (76% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.014% fail on
Fluid suspension
- 0.014% fail on Suspension unit
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0.014% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.014% fail on Front
- 0.014% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.24% fail on
Drive shafts
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0.42% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.40% fail on Condition
- 0.014% fail on Prescribed areas
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0.26% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
(48% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Registration plate (48% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Road wheels
- 0.15% fail on Condition
- 0.083% fail on Attachment
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0.19% fail on
Fuel and exhaust
(66% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Compression ignition
- 0.13% fail on Turbo
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0.056% fail on
Spark ignition
- 0.056% fail on Catalyst
- 0.014% fail on Exhaust system
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0.13% fail on
Compression ignition
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0.042% fail on
Steering
(86% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.042% fail on
Steering system
(82% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.014% fail on
Free play
- 0.014% fail on Steering rack
- 0.014% fail on Steering rack
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0.014% fail on
Other components
- 0.014% fail on Steering pivot point
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0.014% fail on
Free play
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0.042% fail on
Steering system
(82% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.014% fail on
Body and structure
- 0.014% fail on Body condition
Read the Honest John Review
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2005
Much better execution of original A-Class concept. Feels far higher quality, especially inside. Easy to park.
