27 Model Years Analyzed
Mercedes Benz A Class
MOT Pass Rate & Statistics
Average pass rate across all model years (1998-2022), based on 260,146 DVSA recorded tests.
83.9%
Average Pass Rate
27
Model Years
260k
Tests Analyzed
Most Tested Year
2017 Mercedes Benz A Class MOT Pass Rate & Common Failures
Pass Rate by Year
3 tests
6 tests
90 tests
9,688 tests
2 tests
45,147 tests
46,644 tests
44,486 tests
31,971 tests
3 tests
18,293 tests
2 tests
6,611 tests
6,940 tests
8,174 tests
9,485 tests
9,453 tests
8,761 tests
6,708 tests
2 tests
2,083 tests
2,183 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
- 4Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
- 5Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average MOT pass rate for a Mercedes Benz A Class?
The Mercedes Benz A Class has an average 83.9% MOT pass rate across model years 1998 to 2022, based on DVSA test data.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Mercedes Benz A Class?
The most common MOT failure reasons for the Mercedes Benz A Class 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 Class 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 Class model years.