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Mercedes-Benz A-Class MOT Results

Registered in 2014
82.3% pass rate
from 5,703 tests in 2020
(9.3% better than other 2014 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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz A-Class is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.4% fail on Tyres (22% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Condition (48% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.070% fail on Size/type
    • 0.035% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system
  • 4.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (20% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Stop lamp (48% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.88% fail on Headlamps (31% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Headlamp (31% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.53% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.53% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.46% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.053% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.018% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.23% fail on Position lamps (49% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.12% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.053% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.053% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.053% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.053% fail on Horn
    • 0.035% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (95% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 2.6% fail on Brakes (26% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.035% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.51% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.51% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.40% fail on Brake performance (56% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Service brake performance (49% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt (55% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance (60% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.088% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.035% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.018% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.070% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (74% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.070% fail on Rbt (sp) (73% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.053% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.053% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.018% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.053% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.035% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.035% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.035% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.018% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.018% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.018% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.018% fail on Pedal
    • 0.018% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.018% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.018% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 2.6% fail on Visibility (38% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.68% fail on Wipers (75% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Condition of glass (190% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Windscreen (190% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.018% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.018% fail on View to rear
      • 0.018% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (13 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Airbags (38 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Passengers airbag (140 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Drivers airbag
    • 0.070% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.070% fail on Condition
  • 2.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Spark ignition (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.96% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.070% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.018% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.018% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.018% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.98% fail on Compression ignition (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.95% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.018% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.018% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.018% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.070% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.070% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.035% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.035% fail on Undertray (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.53% fail on Suspension (77% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Springs (72% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Coil springs (72% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Coil spring (72% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.070% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.035% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.088% fail on Suspension arms (87% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Ball joint (74% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Shock absorbers (87% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.018% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 0.47% fail on Identification of the vehicle (100% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Registration plates (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.47% fail on Road Wheels (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Attachment
  • 0.16% fail on Body, chassis, structure (83% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.035% fail on Transmission (91% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Drive shafts (91% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on Joints (91% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Body
      • 0.035% fail on Other body component
    • 0.035% fail on Doors
      • 0.018% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.018% fail on Catch
      • 0.018% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.018% fail on Door condition
  • 0.11% fail on Steering (68% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Steering linkage components (73% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.035% fail on Drag link end (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.035% fail on Steering play
      • 0.035% fail on Steering rack
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