Mercedes-Benz A-Class MOT Results
Registered in 200046.5% pass rate
from 753 tests in 2017
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.
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33% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(34% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 13% fail on Registration plate lamp (120% worse than other 2000 cars)
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9.8% fail on
Headlamps
(130% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 9.3% fail on Headlamp (120% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Dipswitch (29 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Switch (7 times worse than other 2000 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.13% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
- 9.3% fail on Headlamp aim (35% worse than other 2000 cars)
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8.8% fail on
Position lamps
- 7.8% fail on Front lamps (62% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.80% fail on Rear lamps
- 0.13% fail on All position lamps
- 6.2% fail on Stop lamp
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3.6% fail on
Direction indicators
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3.6% fail on
Flashing type
- 2.1% fail on Side repeaters (140% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Individual lamps
- 0.13% fail on All direction indicators
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3.6% fail on
Flashing type
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0.80% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.66% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.13% fail on Tell tale
- 0.13% fail on Switch
- 0.66% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (3 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Horn
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28% fail on
Suspension
(29% worse than other 2000 cars)
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8.0% fail on
Coil springs
(160% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 8.0% fail on Condition (160% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Location
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6.0% fail on
Shock absorbers
(2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 6.0% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
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5.2% fail on
Suspension arms
- 5.2% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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4.9% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 3.6% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.66% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.53% fail on Linkage condition
- 0.13% fail on Presence
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3.9% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 2.4% fail on Component mounting
- 1.5% fail on Subframe mounting
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2.5% fail on
Drive shafts
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2.5% fail on
Front drive shafts
- 2.5% fail on Constant velocity joints
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2.5% fail on
Front drive shafts
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2.1% fail on
Radius arms
(17 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (19 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Front suspension joints
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1.6% fail on
Sub-frames
(2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Attachment (6 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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1.3% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.93% fail on Rear
- 0.40% fail on Front
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1.2% fail on
Trailing arms
(170% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (180% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Attachment
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0.40% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.40% fail on Condition
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0.13% fail on
Fluid suspension
- 0.13% fail on Suspension unit
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0.13% fail on
Bonded suspension
- 0.13% fail on Condition
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0.13% fail on
Torque/reaction arms
- 0.13% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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8.0% fail on
Coil springs
(160% worse than other 2000 cars)
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17% fail on
Brakes
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11% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(71% worse than other 2000 cars)
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11% fail on
Components
(79% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 8.6% fail on Pipes (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 3.2% fail on Hoses (110% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.66% fail on Leaks
- 0.13% fail on Operation
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11% fail on
Components
(79% worse than other 2000 cars)
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5.6% fail on
Brake performance
(39% better than other 2000 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Front wheels
- 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance (56% better than other 2000 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
- 1.2% fail on Rear wheels (71% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.13% fail on Brake operation
- 2.0% fail on ABS
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1.9% fail on
Hub components
- 1.6% fail on Brake pads
- 0.40% fail on Brake discs
- 0.53% fail on Electronic stability system
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0.40% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.40% fail on Condition
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0.27% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.27% fail on
Pedal
- 0.13% fail on Condition
- 0.13% fail on Anti-slip
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0.27% fail on
Pedal
- 0.13% fail on Restricted movement
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11% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(71% worse than other 2000 cars)
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10% fail on
Tyres
- 6.1% fail on Condition (65% worse than other 2000 cars)
- 4.9% fail on Tread depth
- 0.27% fail on Size/type
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8.2% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 5.8% fail on Wipers
- 1.9% fail on Washers (49% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.66% fail on Mirrors
- 0.53% fail on Windscreen
- 0.40% fail on Bonnet
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7.3% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(33% better than other 2000 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Exhaust system
- 2.9% fail on Emissions (54% better than other 2000 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.80% fail on Cap
- 0.13% fail on Hose
- 0.13% fail on Pipe
- 0.13% fail on System
- 0.53% fail on Emissions not tested
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4.0% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
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2.0% fail on
Doors
(2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Passengers other (2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Drivers
- 0.27% fail on Passengers front
- 1.3% fail on Body condition
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0.40% fail on
Vehicle structure
- 0.40% fail on Chassis
- 0.27% fail on Engine mountings
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2.0% fail on
Doors
(2 times worse than other 2000 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(41% better than other 2000 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 2.1% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
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1.1% fail on
Seat belts
(69% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Prescribed areas (81% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Requirements
- 0.27% fail on Condition
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2.1% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
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1.7% fail on
Steering
(63% better than other 2000 cars)
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0.93% fail on
Steering system
(77% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Ball joint
- 0.27% fail on Track rod end (89% better than other 2000 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Steering rack
- 0.13% fail on Steering arm
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0.40% fail on
Steering control
(4 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.40% fail on Steering column (13 times worse than other 2000 cars)
- 0.27% fail on Steering operation
- 0.13% fail on Locking devices
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0.93% fail on
Steering system
(77% better than other 2000 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 1.5% fail on Registration plate
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0.66% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.53% fail on Attachment
- 0.13% fail on Condition