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Mercedes-Benz A-Class MOT Results

Registered in 2000
51.7% pass rate
from 686 tests in 2021
(14% worse than other 2000 cars)
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 2000 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz A-Class is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Suspension (46% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 9.5% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 9.5% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 9.3% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Mounting (7 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.5% fail on Pins and bushes (96% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.29% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 4.4% fail on Shock absorbers (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.2% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.6% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.44% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.44% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage
    • 1.9% fail on Sub-frames (150% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Sub-frame (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.73% fail on Axles (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.15% fail on Axle
    • 0.44% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.15% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.15% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (38% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 9.8% fail on Headlamps (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 8.9% fail on Headlamp (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Dipswitch (19 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 5.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (130% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.2% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.15% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.15% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.15% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.15% fail on Switch
    • 0.15% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.15% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 6.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (98% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.58% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.15% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.87% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (74% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 0.87% fail on Rbt (sp) (73% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.58% fail on Rbt
          • 0.44% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.15% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.44% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.8% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 1.3% fail on Electronic stability control (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.29% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.15% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.15% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.15% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.15% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.15% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.15% fail on Servos
    • 0.15% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.15% fail on Lever
    • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.15% fail on Valves
  • 8.6% fail on Visibility
    • 5.4% fail on Wipers
    • 2.5% fail on Washers
    • 0.44% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.44% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.44% fail on View to rear
      • 0.44% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.15% fail on Bonnet
  • 7.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.6% fail on Transmission
      • 1.6% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.6% fail on Joints
    • 1.6% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Other passenger's door (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Chassis
      • 0.73% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.58% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.44% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.15% fail on System
    • 0.44% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.29% fail on Integral vehicle structure (80% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (80% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Body
      • 0.15% fail on Panel
    • 0.15% fail on Seats
      • 0.15% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 7.1% fail on Tyres (50% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Condition (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.44% fail on Size/type
  • 5.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (34% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.8% fail on Spark ignition (38% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Catalyst emissions (46% better than other 2000 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.87% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.15% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.15% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.15% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.0% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.44% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.29% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.15% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.15% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.15% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 2.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.73% fail on Seat belts (71% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Prescribed areas (84% better than other 2000 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Condition
      • 0.15% fail on Requirements
  • 1.0% fail on Steering (73% better than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Power steering
      • 0.58% fail on Operation (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.29% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.15% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.15% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.15% fail on Steering column
  • 0.87% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.87% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.87% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.87% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)

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