Mercedes-Benz A-Class MOT Results
Registered in 201486.8% pass rate
from 5,032 tests in 2017
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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz A-Class is unusually good or bad.
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6.1% fail on
Tyres
(32% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 4.0% fail on Condition (83% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Tread depth
- 0.87% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system
- 0.079% fail on Size/type
- 0.040% fail on Valve stem
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4.0% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(20% better than other 2014 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim
- 1.3% fail on Stop lamp (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.66% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.56% fail on Rear lamps (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.099% fail on Front lamps (74% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.50% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.50% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.40% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.079% fail on Individual lamps
- 0.020% fail on All direction indicators
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0.50% fail on
Flashing type
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0.22% fail on
Headlamps
(68% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Headlamp (71% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.040% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.040% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
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0.099% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.099% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.040% fail on Registration plate lamp (95% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Rear reflectors
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2.1% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(38% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.87% fail on Washers
- 0.70% fail on Wipers (67% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Windscreen
- 0.079% fail on Mirrors
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1.2% fail on
Brakes
(45% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.97% fail on
Hub components
(34% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.91% fail on Brake pads (34% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Brake discs
- 0.020% fail on Brake linings
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0.099% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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0.099% fail on
Components
- 0.040% fail on Hoses
- 0.040% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.020% fail on Pipes
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0.099% fail on
Components
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0.099% fail on
Brake performance
(81% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.040% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.020% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.020% fail on Brake operation
- 0.020% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.060% fail on Electronic stability system
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0.020% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.020% fail on Electronic parking brake
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0.020% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.020% fail on
Pedal
- 0.020% fail on Anti-slip
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0.020% fail on
Pedal
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0.020% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
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0.020% fail on
Components
- 0.020% fail on Hoses
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0.020% fail on
Components
- 0.020% fail on ABS
- 0.020% fail on Restricted movement
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0.97% fail on
Hub components
(34% better than other 2014 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(10 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 1.0% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (10 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Passengers airbag (66 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.060% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.060% fail on Condition
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1.1% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(10 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.56% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
(84% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.56% fail on Registration plate (84% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.32% fail on
Road Wheels
(150% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.099% fail on Attachment
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0.14% fail on
Suspension
(84% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.040% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.020% fail on Condition
- 0.020% fail on Location
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0.040% fail on
Suspension arms
- 0.040% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.040% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.020% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 0.020% fail on Condition
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0.040% fail on
Coil springs
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0.099% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 0.060% fail on Exhaust system
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0.040% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.020% fail on Hose
- 0.020% fail on System
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0.079% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
- 0.079% fail on Body condition
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0.020% fail on
Vehicle structure
- 0.020% fail on Chassis
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0.020% fail on
Seats
- 0.020% fail on Passengers
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0.040% fail on
Steering
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0.020% fail on
Steering control
- 0.020% fail on Steering lock
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0.020% fail on
Power steering
- 0.020% fail on Other components
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0.020% fail on
Steering control
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2012 - 2018)
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