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Mercedes-Benz A-Class MOT Results

Registered in 2004
50.8% pass rate
from 2,664 tests in 2021
(7.0% worse than other 2004 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz A-Class is unusually good or bad.

  • 19% fail on Suspension
    • 9.5% fail on Springs (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 9.5% fail on Coil springs (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 9.3% fail on Coil spring (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Mounting (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Suspension arms (23% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint (40% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Suspension arm (73% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.7% fail on Shock absorbers (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Anti-roll bars (64% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.79% fail on Linkage ball joints (51% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (73% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint dust cover (74% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (84% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Linkage
    • 1.1% fail on Sub-frames (94% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Sub-frame (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (54% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Wheel bearings (59% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.30% fail on Macpherson strut (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.075% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.41% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.075% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.075% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.34% fail on Axles
      • 0.30% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.038% fail on Swivel joints/housing
  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.1% fail on Stop lamp (62% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.64% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.41% fail on Side repeaters (58% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.038% fail on Switch
      • 0.038% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.038% fail on Arm
    • 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.38% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (70% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp (70% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Rear fog lamp (70% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Electrical equipment (58% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Horn
      • 0.038% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.26% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.23% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.038% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.19% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Main beam tell-tale (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.038% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.038% fail on Switch
    • 0.038% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 14% fail on Brakes
    • 6.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (94% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Brake performance (33% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.56% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.26% fail on Plate brake tester (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.075% fail on Service brake performance (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (63% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (68% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.98% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (76% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.98% fail on Rbt (sp) (75% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.41% fail on Parking brake performance (75% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Rbt (74% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.34% fail on Parking brake performance (76% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.075% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.23% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.038% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.45% fail on Brake discs and drums (61% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Brake discs (60% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.038% fail on Lever
    • 0.94% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.71% fail on Anti-lock braking system (43% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.038% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.26% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.19% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.11% fail on Pedal
    • 0.26% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.19% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.19% fail on Lever
    • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.11% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.075% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.038% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 13% fail on Visibility (59% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Wipers (62% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Washers (63% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Bonnet (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on View to rear
      • 0.26% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.15% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.15% fail on Windscreen
  • 6.3% fail on Tyres
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.0% fail on Condition
    • 0.56% fail on Size/type (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 5.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (37% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Transmission (43% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Drive shafts (45% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Joints (45% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.19% fail on Joints
    • 1.6% fail on Exhaust system (50% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Doors (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.86% fail on Other passenger's door (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.79% fail on Door condition (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Catch (20 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
      • 0.11% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
    • 0.30% fail on Integral vehicle structure (65% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (68% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.075% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.19% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.15% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.038% fail on Pipe
    • 0.19% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.15% fail on Body
      • 0.15% fail on Other body component
    • 0.15% fail on Seats
      • 0.15% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.075% fail on Chassis (85% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Chassis condition (85% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.038% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.038% fail on Bracket
    • 0.075% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.075% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.075% fail on Undertray
  • 5.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (28% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (24% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 4.6% fail on Spark ignition (24% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.60% fail on Catalyst emissions (77% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Emissions not tested (84% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.075% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.038% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.038% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.94% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.64% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.19% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.038% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.038% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.038% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (67% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Seat belts (39% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Condition
      • 0.34% fail on Prescribed areas (66% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Attachment
      • 0.075% fail on Requirements
    • 0.038% fail on Airbags
      • 0.038% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.86% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.86% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.75% fail on Steering (83% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Steering gear (66% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Steering rack (65% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Steering linkage components (92% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Track rod end (92% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.11% fail on Steering column (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Power steering
      • 0.038% fail on Operation
    • 0.038% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.038% fail on Steering shaft
    • 0.038% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.75% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.49% fail on Attachment
    • 0.23% fail on Condition
    • 0.038% fail on Hubs

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