166 Model Years Analyzed
Mercedes Benz A
MOT Pass Rate & Statistics
Average pass rate across all model years (1998-2023), based on 352,916 DVSA recorded tests.
85.6%
Average Pass Rate
166
Model Years
353k
Tests Analyzed
Most Tested Year
2019 Mercedes Benz A MOT Pass Rate & Common Failures
Pass Rate by Year
1 tests
1 tests
1 tests
1 tests
3 tests
2 tests
1 tests
1 tests
1 tests
3 tests
2 tests
2 tests
2 tests
3 tests
3 tests
17 tests
6 tests
3 tests
3 tests
3 tests
93 tests
35 tests
1,044 tests
1 tests
1 tests
63 tests
3 tests
2 tests
8 tests
1 tests
31 tests
6 tests
12 tests
5 tests
42 tests
78 tests
1 tests
2 tests
1 tests
1,877 tests
6 tests
90 tests
4 tests
47 tests
1,360 tests
200 tests
12 tests
39 tests
3 tests
1 tests
24 tests
2,625 tests
139 tests
11 tests
30 tests
997 tests
6 tests
2 tests
1 tests
3 tests
27 tests
32,101 tests
9,688 tests
18 tests
28 tests
13 tests
2 tests
5 tests
16 tests
42 tests
4 tests
5 tests
60 tests
27 tests
1 tests
1 tests
3 tests
47,578 tests
12 tests
34 tests
1 tests
4 tests
45,147 tests
35 tests
5 tests
1 tests
957 tests
2 tests
1 tests
2 tests
1 tests
13 tests
46,644 tests
51 tests
8 tests
1 tests
4 tests
1 tests
3 tests
1 tests
1 tests
20 tests
37 tests
1 tests
44,486 tests
20 tests
31,971 tests
22 tests
4 tests
1 tests
16 tests
2 tests
1 tests
3 tests
588 tests
4 tests
16 tests
1 tests
1,470 tests
1 tests
18,293 tests
5 tests
1 tests
1 tests
72 tests
2 tests
1 tests
6,611 tests
1 tests
6,940 tests
2 tests
2 tests
1 tests
3 tests
4 tests
2 tests
8,174 tests
5 tests
9,485 tests
1 tests
2 tests
1 tests
3 tests
1 tests
38 tests
9,453 tests
1 tests
2 tests
8,761 tests
85 tests
212 tests
6,708 tests
3 tests
178 tests
2 tests
2 tests
2,083 tests
2 tests
2,183 tests
1 tests
1 tests
1,597 tests
1,056 tests
433 tests
280 tests
45 tests
Most Common Failures Across All Years
- 1Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- 2A tyre seriously damaged
- 3a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- 4A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- 5A tyre cords visible or damaged
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average MOT pass rate for a Mercedes Benz A?
The Mercedes Benz A has an average 85.6% MOT pass rate across model years 1998 to 2023, based on DVSA test data.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Mercedes Benz A?
The most common MOT failure reasons for the Mercedes Benz A across all years are: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. These are typical wear items that can often be checked and addressed before your test.
Which Mercedes Benz A year has the best MOT pass rate?
MOT pass rates vary by year - newer models typically have higher pass rates. Check our year-by-year breakdown above to compare pass rates for specific Mercedes Benz A model years.