Mercedes-Benz A-Class MOT Results

Registered in 2019

91.9% pass rate

from 2,094 tests in 2021

(19% better than other 2019 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 2019 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz A-Class is unusually good or bad.

3.2% fail on Tyres
- 2.0% fail on Condition
- 1.1% fail on Tread depth
- 0.048% fail on Size/type
1.4% fail on Visibility
- 0.81% fail on Wipers
- 0.48% fail on Washers
- 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.14% fail on Windscreen
1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (3 times worse than other 2019 cars)
- 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (9 times worse than other 2019 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.14% fail on Condition
- 0.096% fail on Airbags (28 times worse than other 2019 cars)
  - 0.096% fail on Drivers airbag (28 times worse than other 2019 cars)
1.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (68% better than other 2019 cars)
- 0.86% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.86% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.14% fail on Headlamps (78% better than other 2019 cars)
  - 0.096% fail on Headlamp (84% better than other 2019 cars)
  - 0.048% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.096% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.096% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.048% fail on All direction indicators
    - 0.048% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.048% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.048% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.048% fail on Rear fog lamp
0.76% fail on Brakes
- 0.43% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.33% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.33% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.24% fail on Parking brake performance (2 times worse than other 2019 cars)
    - 0.24% fail on Rbt (3 times worse than other 2019 cars)
      - 0.24% fail on Parking brake performance (3 times worse than other 2019 cars)
  - 0.048% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.048% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.048% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.33% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.33% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.33% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.096% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.096% fail on Brake discs
- 0.048% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.048% fail on Electronic parking brake
0.38% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 0.38% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.29% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.19% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.096% fail on Catalyst emissions
  - 0.14% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.096% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.048% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.048% fail on Catalytic converter
0.14% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.14% fail on Registration plates
0.14% fail on Steering
- 0.14% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.14% fail on Track rod end
0.14% fail on Suspension (80% better than other 2019 cars)
- 0.096% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.048% fail on Springs
  - 0.048% fail on Coil springs
    - 0.048% fail on Coil spring
- 0.048% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.048% fail on Ball joint
0.14% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.096% fail on Condition
- 0.048% fail on Attachment
0.048% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.048% fail on Transmission
  - 0.048% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.048% fail on Joints