Mercedes-Benz A-Class MOT Results
Registered in 200976.7% pass rate
from 1,887 tests in 2017
(29% better than other 2009 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz A-Class is unusually good or bad.
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11% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(26% better than other 2009 cars)
- 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
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2.8% fail on
Direction indicators
(84% worse than other 2009 cars)
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2.8% fail on
Flashing type
(84% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Side repeaters (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.21% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.11% fail on Individual lamps (88% better than other 2009 cars)
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2.8% fail on
Flashing type
(84% worse than other 2009 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Headlamps
- 2.5% fail on Headlamp
- 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp (61% better than other 2009 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Horn (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.58% fail on Stop lamp (82% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.48% fail on
Position lamps
(87% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Rear lamps (68% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Front lamps (93% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.11% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.053% fail on Battery
- 0.053% fail on Electrical wiring
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5.8% fail on
Brakes
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2.6% fail on
Brake performance
- 1.0% fail on Front wheels
- 0.74% fail on Service brake performance (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.74% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.69% fail on Rear wheels (53% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.053% fail on Brake operation
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2.2% fail on
Hub components
- 2.0% fail on Brake pads
- 0.32% fail on Brake discs
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1.3% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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1.2% fail on
Components
(78% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Pipes (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Hoses
- 0.11% fail on Operation
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1.2% fail on
Components
(78% worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.53% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.53% fail on Condition
- 0.21% fail on Restricted movement
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0.053% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.053% fail on
Pedal
- 0.053% fail on Anti-slip
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0.053% fail on
Pedal
- 0.053% fail on ABS
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2.6% fail on
Brake performance
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4.9% fail on
Tyres
(32% better than other 2009 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Condition
- 1.9% fail on Tread depth (50% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system
- 0.053% fail on Size/type
- 0.053% fail on Valve stem
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4.8% fail on
Suspension
(55% better than other 2009 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Coil springs
(38% better than other 2009 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Condition (37% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.90% fail on
Drive shafts
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0.90% fail on
Front drive shafts
- 0.90% fail on Constant velocity joints
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0.90% fail on
Front drive shafts
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0.74% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 0.74% fail on Condition
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0.48% fail on
Suspension arms
(74% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (74% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.053% fail on
Fluid suspension
- 0.053% fail on Suspension unit
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0.053% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.053% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.053% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.053% fail on Rear
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2.5% fail on
Coil springs
(38% better than other 2009 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(45% better than other 2009 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Washers
- 0.74% fail on Wipers (74% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Windscreen
- 0.053% fail on Mirrors
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1.2% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(97% worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.90% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(160% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.90% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.37% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.37% fail on Condition
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0.90% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(160% worse than other 2009 cars)
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0.58% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(71% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Exhaust system (75% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Emissions (73% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.053% fail on Pipe
- 0.053% fail on Cap
- 0.053% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.32% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.32% fail on Registration plate
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0.26% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
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0.16% fail on
Doors
- 0.11% fail on Passengers other
- 0.053% fail on Passengers front
- 0.11% fail on Body condition
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0.16% fail on
Doors
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0.16% fail on
Steering
(87% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.16% fail on
Steering system
(85% better than other 2009 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Steering rack
- 0.053% fail on Track rod end
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0.16% fail on
Steering system
(85% better than other 2009 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.11% fail on Attachment
Read the Honest John Review
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2005 - 2012)
Much better execution of original A-Class concept. Feels far higher quality, especially inside. Easy to park.