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Mercedes-Benz A-Class MOT Results

Registered in 2013
75.8% pass rate
from 15,263 tests in 2021
(9.3% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz A-Class is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (22% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamps (29% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp (28% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.033% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.96% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.96% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.75% fail on Side repeaters (61% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Individual direction indicators (45% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0066% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.27% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.27% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.085% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (92% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.059% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0066% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.052% fail on Reversing lamps (69% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Reversing lamps (68% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Electrical equipment (75% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Horn (62% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.0066% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0066% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0066% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 5.6% fail on Tyres (10% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Condition (24% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.046% fail on Size/type
  • 5.6% fail on Suspension (24% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Springs
      • 3.5% fail on Coil springs
        • 3.5% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.0066% fail on Mounting
    • 1.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage ball joints (62% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint (76% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0066% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0066% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0066% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.44% fail on Suspension arms (82% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint (71% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.052% fail on Ball joint dust cover (82% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes (98% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.046% fail on Wheel bearings (83% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.026% fail on Other suspension component (78% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0066% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0066% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0066% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0066% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0066% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 3.5% fail on Visibility (16% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Washers (37% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Wipers (63% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.072% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.052% fail on View to rear
      • 0.052% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.020% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.3% fail on Brakes (36% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.013% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.72% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.71% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.013% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.65% fail on Brake performance (68% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Service brake performance (62% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Rbt (62% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake performance (69% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.0066% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0066% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.098% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (87% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.092% fail on Rbt (sp) (87% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0066% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 0.092% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (70% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.092% fail on Rbt (sp) (69% better than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.059% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.033% fail on Service brake imbalance (85% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.26% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.18% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.14% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.033% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.046% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.026% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.020% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.033% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.026% fail on Rigid brake pipes (91% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.020% fail on Parking brake control (90% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.020% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.020% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.0066% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.0066% fail on Pedal
    • 0.0066% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0066% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.0066% fail on Other braking system component
  • 3.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Airbags (15 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Passengers airbag (49 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.046% fail on Drivers airbag (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Seat belts (48% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.085% fail on Condition (59% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Attachment (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  • 3.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (83% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (90% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Spark ignition (76% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.072% fail on Catalyst emissions (83% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.013% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.013% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 1.3% fail on Compression ignition (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.046% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.033% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (86% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.0066% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.033% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.020% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.013% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.0066% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0066% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.88% fail on Road Wheels (180% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Attachment (92% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Condition (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  • 0.63% fail on Identification of the vehicle (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Registration plates (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
  • 0.47% fail on Body, chassis, structure (75% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Doors
      • 0.12% fail on Other passenger's door (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0066% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0066% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0066% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0066% fail on Door condition
    • 0.085% fail on Transmission (90% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Drive shafts (90% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.079% fail on Joints (90% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0066% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0066% fail on Joints
    • 0.079% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.072% fail on Exhaust system (90% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Body
      • 0.026% fail on Other body component
      • 0.013% fail on Panel
    • 0.020% fail on Fuel system (81% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.020% fail on Undertray
    • 0.013% fail on Seats
      • 0.0066% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0066% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0066% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0066% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0066% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0066% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.0066% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0066% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 0.11% fail on Steering (91% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.052% fail on Steering linkage components (95% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Track rod end (97% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.0066% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0066% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0066% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.033% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.033% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.026% fail on Steering play
      • 0.026% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0066% fail on Electronic power steering
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