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Mercedes-Benz A-Class MOT Results

Registered in 2005
58.3% pass rate
from 5,001 tests in 2021
(6.1% better than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz A-Class is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (12% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.4% fail on Headlamps (16% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.24% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.38% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.2% fail on Side repeaters (43% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (46% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (71% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp (73% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp (73% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.020% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.22% fail on Electrical equipment (65% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Horn
      • 0.020% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.020% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.080% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.080% fail on Main beam tell-tale (5 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.040% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.040% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 13% fail on Suspension (26% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 8.5% fail on Springs (82% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 8.5% fail on Coil springs (82% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 8.4% fail on Coil spring (83% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.020% fail on Mounting
      • 0.040% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.2% fail on Suspension arms (46% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.54% fail on Ball joint dust cover (41% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.100% fail on Pins and bushes (96% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Wheel bearings (58% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Anti-roll bars (89% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (90% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage ball joints (93% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover (84% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Linkage (83% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (83% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint (92% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Shock absorbers (44% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.020% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.22% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (88% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.080% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.040% fail on Sub-frames (92% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.020% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 11% fail on Brakes (20% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.1% fail on Brake performance (31% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (38% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (35% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (84% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (47% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (48% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (49% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.040% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.040% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.76% fail on Service brake performance (160% worse than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.020% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.020% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance (34% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (32% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.86% fail on Parking brake performance (36% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.100% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.080% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.020% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.020% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.26% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.4% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.040% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.0% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.20% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.12% fail on Cable
        • 0.080% fail on Lever
    • 2.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (24% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.78% fail on Anti-lock braking system (35% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.100% fail on Electronic braking system (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.68% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.68% fail on Lever
    • 0.60% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.54% fail on Hand lever (94% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Pedal
    • 0.14% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.060% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.040% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.040% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Other components
    • 0.020% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.020% fail on Brake fluid
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure (20% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 8.0% fail on Transmission (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 7.8% fail on Drive shafts (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 7.7% fail on Joints (130% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.040% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.020% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.26% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.26% fail on Joints
    • 0.88% fail on Fuel system (89% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Pipe
      • 0.14% fail on Tank
      • 0.040% fail on Hose
      • 0.020% fail on System
    • 0.80% fail on Exhaust system (72% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Doors
      • 0.18% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
        • 0.040% fail on Catch (13 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.100% fail on Door condition
        • 0.040% fail on Hinge (9 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Body
      • 0.20% fail on Other body component
      • 0.020% fail on Body condition
      • 0.020% fail on Panel
    • 0.14% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.12% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.12% fail on Boot lid condition (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.040% fail on Undertray
    • 0.020% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.020% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.020% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.020% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.020% fail on Seats
      • 0.020% fail on Driver's seat
  • 9.7% fail on Visibility (29% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Washers (97% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers (34% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Bonnet (120% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on View to rear
      • 0.30% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.020% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.100% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.100% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.020% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.8% fail on Spark ignition (26% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.68% fail on Catalyst emissions (69% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested (80% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Compression ignition (80% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (110% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.74% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (93% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.100% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.080% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.080% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.080% fail on Undertray (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Fluid leaks (86% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Engine oil leaks (89% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 5.1% fail on Tyres (21% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth (31% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.36% fail on Size/type
  • 3.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (48% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.00% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.86% fail on Condition (56% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Prescribed areas (95% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Attachment
      • 0.040% fail on Requirements
      • 0.020% fail on Pre-tensioners
    • 0.020% fail on Airbags
      • 0.020% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 1.2% fail on Steering (69% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.60% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.020% fail on Operation
    • 0.52% fail on Steering linkage components (82% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Track rod end (84% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.040% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.040% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.020% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.100% fail on Steering play
      • 0.100% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.020% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.44% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.44% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.34% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.34% fail on Attachment
  • 0.040% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.040% fail on Anchorages (7 times worse than other 2005 cars)
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