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Mercedes-Benz A-Class MOT Results

Registered in 2010
68.9% pass rate
from 6,873 tests in 2021
(16% better than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz A-Class is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (11% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Direction indicators (190% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 6.0% fail on Flashing type (190% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 5.4% fail on Side repeaters (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.61% fail on Individual direction indicators (52% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.015% fail on Switch
    • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.38% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.087% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.8% fail on Electrical equipment (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Horn (9 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (73% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Stop lamp (89% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.13% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.10% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (82% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Rear fog lamp (82% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Rear fog lamp (82% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.015% fail on Switch
    • 0.015% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 8.4% fail on Brakes
    • 3.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance (30% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (28% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (30% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.96% fail on Service brake performance (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (37% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (33% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Parking brake performance (49% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Rbt (48% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.35% fail on Parking brake performance (48% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.029% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.015% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.015% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.044% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components (23% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.015% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.73% fail on Brake discs and drums (36% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.73% fail on Brake discs (35% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.029% fail on Cable
    • 0.42% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.42% fail on Lever
    • 0.25% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.19% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.058% fail on Pedal
    • 0.10% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (83% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Anti-lock braking system (84% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Electronic braking system
      • 0.015% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.058% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.058% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.015% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.015% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.015% fail on Other components
  • 5.9% fail on Suspension (55% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Springs (44% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Coil springs (44% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Coil spring (44% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Suspension arms (56% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint dust cover (77% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Pins and bushes (96% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.97% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.22% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.015% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.17% fail on Anti-roll bars (95% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (95% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Linkage ball joints (96% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.015% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.087% fail on Wheel bearings (84% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.015% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.015% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 5.5% fail on Visibility
    • 3.8% fail on Washers (42% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers (44% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on View to rear (120% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Mirrors (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.20% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.029% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.029% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.015% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.5% fail on Tyres (43% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Condition (37% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth (49% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Size/type
  • 2.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (41% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Transmission
      • 1.3% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.3% fail on Joints
        • 0.015% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.058% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.058% fail on Joints
    • 0.35% fail on Exhaust system (79% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.17% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.058% fail on Pipe
      • 0.029% fail on Tank
      • 0.015% fail on Hose
    • 0.13% fail on Doors
      • 0.073% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.073% fail on Door condition
      • 0.058% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.058% fail on Door condition
    • 0.12% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.10% fail on Engine mounting (200% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Engine mounting condition (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Bracket
    • 0.044% fail on Undertray
    • 0.029% fail on Body
      • 0.029% fail on Other body component
    • 0.015% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.015% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.015% fail on Seats
      • 0.015% fail on Driver's seat
  • 2.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (35% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (32% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Spark ignition (40% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.93% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.25% fail on Catalyst emissions (73% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on Emissions not tested (86% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.015% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.015% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 1.0% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.60% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.36% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.029% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.015% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.015% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.044% fail on Fluid leaks (79% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Engine oil leaks (83% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.015% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.015% fail on Undertray
  • 0.73% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.41% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.32% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.31% fail on Condition
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment
  • 0.31% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.31% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.26% fail on Steering (89% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Steering linkage components (92% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Track rod end (93% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.10% fail on Steering gear (66% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Steering rack (65% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Steering play
      • 0.029% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.22% fail on Road Wheels (53% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment (62% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.087% fail on Condition
  • 0.029% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.029% fail on Anchorages (11 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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