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Mercedes-Benz A-Class MOT Results

Registered in 2016
85.2% pass rate
from 39,021 tests in 2021
(16% better than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz A-Class is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.2% fail on Tyres (34% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Condition (47% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth (21% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Size/type
  • 2.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (32% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.046% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.44% fail on Direction indicators (22% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Flashing type (22% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Side repeaters (26% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.095% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.0026% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.39% fail on Headlamps (46% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Headlamp (42% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0026% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.085% fail on Stop lamp (87% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (60% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Rear fog lamp (60% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.072% fail on Rear fog lamp (61% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0026% fail on Switch
    • 0.031% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (91% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Electrical equipment (62% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Horn
      • 0.0026% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.015% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.015% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0077% fail on Reversing lamps (83% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Reversing lamps (83% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0077% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0077% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0077% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.0026% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.0026% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0026% fail on Switch
  • 2.4% fail on Visibility (40% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Washers (36% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Wipers (71% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.038% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0026% fail on Window
    • 0.036% fail on View to rear
      • 0.033% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.0026% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.0077% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.0051% fail on Driver's view
  • 1.9% fail on Brakes (32% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (27% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (27% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake pads (27% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0051% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.34% fail on Brake discs and drums (29% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Brake discs (29% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Brake performance (44% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Service brake performance (29% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Rbt (28% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake performance (24% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.038% fail on Service brake imbalance (51% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0026% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0026% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.067% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (71% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.064% fail on Rbt (sp) (71% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0026% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.041% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (50% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.041% fail on Rbt (sp) (47% better than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.033% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.010% fail on Service brake imbalance (79% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.0026% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.0026% fail on Rbt
          • 0.0026% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.064% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.031% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.026% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.018% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.033% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.026% fail on Other components and prescribed areas (7 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.026% fail on Other components (9 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.013% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.010% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.013% fail on Parking brake control (89% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.010% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (88% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.010% fail on Pedal (70% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0077% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.0051% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.0026% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.0051% fail on Rigid brake pipes (86% better than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.97% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (16% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Exhaust emissions (20% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Compression ignition (78% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.021% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.015% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (77% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0077% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0051% fail on Particulate filter (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.0026% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.37% fail on Spark ignition (22% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.021% fail on Catalyst emissions (88% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0051% fail on Emissions not tested (83% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0051% fail on Fluid leaks (83% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.80% fail on Suspension (61% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Springs (49% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Coil springs (49% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.58% fail on Coil spring (49% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.095% fail on Suspension arms (81% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.064% fail on Ball joint (67% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.021% fail on Ball joint dust cover (61% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Pins and bushes (97% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0026% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.090% fail on Anti-roll bars (56% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0051% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0051% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0051% fail on Linkage ball joints (93% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Wheel bearings (79% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.013% fail on Shock absorbers (91% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.0026% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0026% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.0026% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0026% fail on Ball joint
  • 0.55% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (93% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.48% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Seat belts (64% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.056% fail on Condition (64% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0026% fail on Attachment
    • 0.023% fail on Airbags (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Drivers airbag (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0077% fail on Passengers airbag (11 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.44% fail on Road Wheels (130% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Attachment (66% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.39% fail on Identification of the vehicle (84% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Registration plates (84% worse than other 2016 cars)
  • 0.17% fail on Body, chassis, structure (69% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Transmission (84% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Drive shafts (82% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Joints (82% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.021% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0077% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0026% fail on Hose
      • 0.0026% fail on System
    • 0.026% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.018% fail on Exhaust system (89% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Seats
      • 0.015% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0026% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.015% fail on Doors
      • 0.013% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.013% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0051% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0051% fail on Door condition
    • 0.010% fail on Body
      • 0.010% fail on Other body component
    • 0.010% fail on Undertray
  • 0.044% fail on Steering (84% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.021% fail on Steering linkage components (91% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.013% fail on Track rod end (94% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0051% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.0026% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.018% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.018% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0026% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0026% fail on Operation
    • 0.0026% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0026% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0026% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.0051% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0051% fail on Belt(s)/padding
  • 0.0026% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.0026% fail on Doors
      • 0.0026% fail on Passenger entrance/exit doors
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