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Mercedes-Benz A-Class MOT Results

Registered in 2011
72.3% pass rate
from 5,857 tests in 2021
(18% better than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz A-Class is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.8% fail on Direction indicators (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 4.8% fail on Flashing type (180% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 4.5% fail on Side repeaters (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Individual direction indicators (67% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.87% fail on Electrical equipment (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.87% fail on Horn (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Stop lamp (82% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (75% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.051% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (89% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Rear fog lamp (89% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.051% fail on Rear fog lamp (89% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.017% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.017% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.017% fail on Switch
  • 7.5% fail on Brakes
    • 3.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.017% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.94% fail on Service brake performance (42% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.92% fail on Rbt (41% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.79% fail on Service brake performance (42% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.017% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.65% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (53% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Rbt (sp) (50% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Parking brake performance (56% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Rbt (55% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Parking brake performance (73% better than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.068% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.051% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.085% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.14% fail on Brake linings (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.65% fail on Brake discs and drums (38% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Brake discs (38% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.051% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.034% fail on Lever
        • 0.017% fail on Cable
    • 2.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.19% fail on Lever
    • 0.19% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (59% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.068% fail on Anti-lock braking system (79% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.15% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.10% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.051% fail on Pedal
    • 0.068% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.051% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.017% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.068% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.034% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.034% fail on Other components
    • 0.017% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.017% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 5.0% fail on Suspension (55% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Springs (29% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Coil springs (29% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 3.3% fail on Coil spring (29% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Suspension arms (67% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Ball joint (44% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.034% fail on Pins and bushes (98% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.38% fail on Shock absorbers (46% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Wheel bearings (73% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.085% fail on Anti-roll bars (97% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (96% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.017% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 4.1% fail on Visibility
    • 3.3% fail on Washers (39% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Wipers (69% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.14% fail on View to rear
      • 0.14% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.034% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.034% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.017% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.3% fail on Tyres (43% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Condition (34% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth (59% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Size/type
  • 1.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (24% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.92% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.26% fail on Catalyst emissions (60% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.017% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.017% fail on Oxygen sensor
      • 0.60% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.53% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.085% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (69% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Pre 01/01/1980 visual
        • 0.017% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.017% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.034% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.017% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.017% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (50% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Transmission (53% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Drive shafts (54% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.55% fail on Joints (55% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.034% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.034% fail on Joints
    • 0.44% fail on Exhaust system (65% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.15% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.085% fail on Pipe (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Tank
      • 0.017% fail on Hose
    • 0.17% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.051% fail on Doors
      • 0.017% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.017% fail on Door condition
      • 0.017% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.017% fail on Door condition
      • 0.017% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.017% fail on Door condition
    • 0.034% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.034% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.034% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.034% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.017% fail on Body
      • 0.017% fail on Other body component
  • 0.56% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.43% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.15% fail on Seat belts (56% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Condition
  • 0.20% fail on Steering (89% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Steering linkage components (92% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Track rod end (93% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.051% fail on Steering play
      • 0.051% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.034% fail on Steering gear (83% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.034% fail on Steering rack (82% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.017% fail on Steering column
  • 0.19% fail on Road Wheels (55% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Attachment
    • 0.034% fail on Condition
  • 0.17% fail on Identification of the vehicle (55% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Registration plates (55% better than other 2011 cars)
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