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Mercedes-Benz A-Class MOT Results

Registered in 1999
52.6% pass rate
from 449 tests in 2021
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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz A-Class is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (51% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 10% fail on Headlamps (180% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 9.8% fail on Headlamp (190% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Dipswitch (8 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 7.6% fail on Stop lamp (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.8% fail on Side repeaters (180% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.67% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.89% fail on Position lamps (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.22% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.45% fail on Rear reflectors (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.45% fail on Horn
    • 0.22% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 20% fail on Suspension (40% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 7.1% fail on Suspension arms (63% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Pins and bushes (200% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.45% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.22% fail on Suspension arm
    • 6.9% fail on Springs (190% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 6.9% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 6.7% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Mounting
    • 4.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (190% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.45% fail on Linkage
      • 0.45% fail on Ball joint
    • 3.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.1% fail on Sub-frames (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Sub-frame (10 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.45% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.22% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.7% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.22% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.22% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.22% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 6.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.45% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (67% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (65% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.67% fail on Rbt
          • 0.67% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.22% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.22% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.45% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.45% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.89% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.45% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.45% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.45% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.45% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.67% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.45% fail on Pedal
      • 0.22% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.22% fail on Valves
    • 0.22% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.22% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.22% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.22% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 7.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.3% fail on Transmission
      • 3.3% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.1% fail on Joints
        • 0.22% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.89% fail on Doors
      • 0.89% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.45% fail on Door condition
        • 0.45% fail on Catch (47 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Chassis
      • 0.45% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.45% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.45% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.22% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.22% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.22% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.22% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 6.5% fail on Visibility
    • 3.3% fail on Wipers
    • 2.9% fail on Washers
    • 0.45% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.22% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.22% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.22% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.22% fail on View to rear
      • 0.22% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.2% fail on Tyres
    • 4.2% fail on Condition (110% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth
  • 2.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (65% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust emissions (63% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Spark ignition (73% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Catalyst emissions (69% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.89% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.67% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.22% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.22% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.22% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.6% fail on Steering
    • 0.45% fail on Steering linkage components (80% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.22% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.45% fail on Power steering
      • 0.45% fail on Operation
    • 0.45% fail on Steering play
      • 0.45% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.22% fail on Steering wheel
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (67% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.22% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.22% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.22% fail on Attachment

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