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Mercedes-Benz A-Class MOT Results

Registered in 2006
58.6% pass rate
from 6,995 tests in 2021
(4.8% better than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz A-Class is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (16% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamps (29% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Headlamp (29% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (50% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Direction indicators (30% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Flashing type (30% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Side repeaters (73% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Individual direction indicators (67% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.93% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (58% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.41% fail on Horn
      • 0.043% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.014% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.24% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (73% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp (73% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp (72% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Position lamps (76% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Position lamp (75% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.014% fail on Switch
    • 0.014% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.014% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.014% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 5.8% fail on Brake performance (14% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (16% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (38% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (37% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (39% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake imbalance (47% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.029% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (13 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.014% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (64% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (69% worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.94% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.53% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance (28% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (31% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.69% fail on Parking brake performance (48% better than other 2006 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.10% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.086% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.057% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.029% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.014% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.014% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.21% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (38% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.014% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.99% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.014% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.086% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.057% fail on Lever
        • 0.029% fail on Cable (81% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.74% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.54% fail on Electronic stability control (65% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 1.0% fail on Parking brake control (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Lever (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.79% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (80% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Hand lever (190% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.057% fail on Pedal (69% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.057% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.043% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.014% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.043% fail on Flexible brake hoses (81% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.014% fail on Operation
    • 0.014% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.014% fail on Other components
  • 12% fail on Suspension (30% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Springs (42% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 7.2% fail on Coil springs (41% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 7.1% fail on Coil spring (41% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Mounting
      • 0.086% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.3% fail on Suspension arms (40% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Ball joint (41% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint dust cover (69% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Pins and bushes (96% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Wheel bearings (47% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Anti-roll bars (90% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (85% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage ball joints (93% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.086% fail on Ball joint dust cover (89% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (86% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint (94% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.014% fail on Linkage
    • 0.49% fail on Shock absorbers (50% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint (89% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.014% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.057% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.043% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.10% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (93% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Sub-frames (94% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.014% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 9.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (21% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 7.8% fail on Transmission (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 7.5% fail on Drive shafts (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 7.4% fail on Joints (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.029% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.33% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.33% fail on Joints (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Fuel system (49% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.19% fail on Tank
      • 0.14% fail on Pipe (180% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on System
      • 0.014% fail on Hose
    • 0.43% fail on Doors
      • 0.23% fail on Driver's door (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Door condition (170% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Hinge
      • 0.14% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
      • 0.057% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.057% fail on Door condition
    • 0.41% fail on Exhaust system (85% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.17% fail on Body
      • 0.14% fail on Other body component
      • 0.029% fail on Panel
    • 0.086% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.071% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.014% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.086% fail on Undertray
    • 0.029% fail on Chassis (89% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Chassis condition (89% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.014% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.014% fail on Bracket
    • 0.029% fail on Load security
      • 0.014% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.014% fail on Tailgate condition
      • 0.014% fail on Access panel
    • 0.014% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.014% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
  • 9.4% fail on Visibility (34% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Washers (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Wipers (36% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on View to rear
      • 0.21% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.014% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.17% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.014% fail on Window
  • 5.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (18% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (15% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Spark ignition (39% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.37% fail on Catalyst emissions (82% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Emissions not tested (77% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 2.3% fail on Compression ignition (64% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.66% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (77% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.086% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.057% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.029% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.10% fail on Fluid leaks (75% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Engine oil leaks (86% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.014% fail on Transmission oil leaks
    • 0.043% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.029% fail on Undertray
      • 0.014% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 4.9% fail on Tyres (27% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Tread depth (34% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Condition (22% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Size/type
  • 3.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (36% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Seat belts (57% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Condition
      • 0.086% fail on Requirements
  • 0.61% fail on Steering (81% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Steering linkage components (88% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Track rod end (89% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.014% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.24% fail on Steering gear (51% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Steering rack (49% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Steering play
      • 0.043% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.029% fail on Power steering (88% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Operation
      • 0.014% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.014% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.014% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.60% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.53% fail on Attachment
    • 0.071% fail on Condition
  • 0.44% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.44% fail on Registration plates
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