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Mercedes-Benz A-Class MOT Results

Registered in 2002
49.7% pass rate
from 2,217 tests in 2021
(11% worse than other 2002 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 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz A-Class is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Suspension (32% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 11% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 11% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 11% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Mounting (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.090% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 3.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (26% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.0% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.54% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.18% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.045% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 3.4% fail on Shock absorbers (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.7% fail on Sub-frames (190% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Sub-frame (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.32% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.54% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.27% fail on Macpherson strut (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.14% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.41% fail on Wheel bearings (71% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.045% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.14% fail on Axles
      • 0.14% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.090% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (20% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Headlamps (46% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 6.4% fail on Headlamp (41% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Dipswitch (25 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 7.1% fail on Stop lamp (46% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.86% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Direction indicators (58% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Flashing type (58% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Individual direction indicators (69% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Side repeaters (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.090% fail on Switch
    • 2.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.41% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (69% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Rear fog lamp (69% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Rear fog lamp (69% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.32% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.045% fail on Switch
    • 0.18% fail on Electrical equipment (77% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Horn
      • 0.045% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.090% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.045% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.045% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 15% fail on Brakes
    • 6.9% fail on Rigid brake pipes (95% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 5.5% fail on Brake performance (31% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.045% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.045% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance (31% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (32% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.59% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.090% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.045% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.045% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (66% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (64% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.32% fail on Parking brake performance (79% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Rbt (78% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.27% fail on Parking brake performance (79% better than other 2002 cars)
          • 0.045% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.72% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.68% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.045% fail on Brake drums
    • 1.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.72% fail on Electronic stability control (110% worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.41% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.23% fail on Pedal
      • 0.18% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.27% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.23% fail on Lever
      • 0.045% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.18% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.18% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.18% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.090% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.045% fail on Other components
      • 0.045% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.045% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
    • 0.045% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.045% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 11% fail on Visibility (35% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Wipers (45% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.63% fail on Bonnet (3 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on View to rear
      • 0.45% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.23% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.18% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.045% fail on Window
    • 0.045% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (100% worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.99% fail on Catalyst emissions (69% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Emissions not tested (75% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.045% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.045% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 1.3% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.72% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.23% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.18% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.090% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.090% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.045% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.045% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 0.045% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.045% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 6.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (38% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Transmission (37% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Drive shafts (34% better than other 2002 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Joints (33% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust system (56% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Doors
      • 0.68% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.54% fail on Door condition
        • 0.14% fail on Catch (22 times worse than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.18% fail on Door condition
    • 0.54% fail on Integral vehicle structure (52% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (68% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Sub-frame (5 times worse than other 2002 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Sub-frame condition (6 times worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Chassis
      • 0.36% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.32% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.23% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.045% fail on Tank
      • 0.045% fail on Hose
    • 0.18% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.18% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.18% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.18% fail on Body
      • 0.18% fail on Other body component
    • 0.090% fail on Seats
      • 0.090% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.090% fail on Undertray
    • 0.045% fail on Floor
  • 5.8% fail on Tyres
    • 3.3% fail on Condition
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.090% fail on Size/type
  • 2.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.99% fail on Seat belts (51% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Condition
      • 0.50% fail on Prescribed areas (65% better than other 2002 cars)
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.3% fail on Steering (69% better than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Steering linkage components (81% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Track rod end (81% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.32% fail on Power steering
      • 0.32% fail on Operation
    • 0.27% fail on Steering gear (70% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Steering rack (74% better than other 2002 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Operation
    • 0.14% fail on Steering play
      • 0.14% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.090% fail on Steering column
  • 0.81% fail on Road Wheels (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Attachment (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Condition

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