MOT Results

Honest John Good Garage Guide MOT Results » Mercedes-Benz » A-Class » 2001

Mercedes-Benz A-Class MOT Results

Registered in 2001
54.6% pass rate
from 1,453 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
More MoT Results
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.

  • 21% fail on Suspension (26% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 11% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 11% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 10% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Mounting (7 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 5.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.3% fail on Ball joint (46% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.069% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.069% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 2.5% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (41% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.96% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (79% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.8% fail on Sub-frames (170% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Sub-frame (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.069% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.069% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (56% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.69% fail on Macpherson strut (140% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Macpherson strut (6 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.069% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.069% fail on Axles
      • 0.069% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.069% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.069% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (17% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 7.0% fail on Headlamps (55% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 5.8% fail on Headlamp (44% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Dipswitch (36 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Stop lamp (37% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Direction indicators (80% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Flashing type (80% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (82% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Side repeaters (150% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.069% fail on Switch
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.62% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.34% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.34% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.34% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (74% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Rear fog lamp (74% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Rear fog lamp (74% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.14% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.069% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.21% fail on Electrical equipment (74% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Horn
    • 0.069% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.069% fail on Switch
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 6.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt
          • 3.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.55% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.069% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.069% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (90% worse than other 2001 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (67% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (65% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.41% fail on Parking brake performance (72% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Rbt (70% better than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.34% fail on Parking brake performance (72% better than other 2001 cars)
          • 0.069% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 6.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (87% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.9% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 1.1% fail on Electronic stability control (180% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.48% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.48% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.55% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.41% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.34% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.069% fail on Pedal
    • 0.21% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.21% fail on Lever
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.14% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.14% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.069% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.069% fail on Other components
  • 7.4% fail on Visibility
    • 4.8% fail on Wipers
    • 2.1% fail on Washers (42% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on View to rear
      • 0.48% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.41% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.21% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.14% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.069% fail on Window
  • 6.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (98% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (69% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Emissions not tested (70% better than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.069% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.069% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.069% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.96% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.62% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.21% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.14% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.14% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.069% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.069% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 5.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (41% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Transmission
      • 2.1% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.1% fail on Joints
      • 0.21% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.21% fail on Joints
    • 0.83% fail on Exhaust system (75% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Doors
      • 0.62% fail on Other passenger's door (190% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 0.62% fail on Door condition (200% worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.069% fail on Door condition
      • 0.069% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.069% fail on Door condition
    • 0.62% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.55% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (58% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.14% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.55% fail on Chassis
      • 0.55% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.41% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.34% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.069% fail on Tank
    • 0.21% fail on Body
      • 0.14% fail on Other body component
      • 0.069% fail on Panel
    • 0.14% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.14% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.14% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.069% fail on Seats
      • 0.069% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.069% fail on Cabs
      • 0.069% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 5.2% fail on Tyres
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.14% fail on Size/type
  • 2.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (81% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Seat belts (82% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Prescribed areas (88% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Condition
  • 1.9% fail on Steering (49% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Steering linkage components (66% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Track rod end (70% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.069% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.48% fail on Power steering
      • 0.48% fail on Operation (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Other components
    • 0.28% fail on Steering gear (70% better than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Operation (5 times worse than other 2001 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack (84% better than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Steering play
      • 0.28% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.069% fail on Steering column
    • 0.069% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.069% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.069% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.0% fail on Road Wheels (200% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Condition

Search Good Garages