MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS MOT pass rate
85.3% of 629,532 MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS MOT tests pass.
The A-CLASS has a pass rate of 85.3%, a little higher than the average across all MERCEDES-BENZ models (83.5%).
The MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS passes its MOT 85.3% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS tested at 0–3 years pass 93.6% of the time, compared with just 66.2% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 93.6% | 43,005 | 26,046 miles |
| 3–6 years | 91.1% | 231,659 | 38,607 miles |
| 6–10 years | 84.3% | 235,016 | 66,407 miles |
| 10–15 years | 76.8% | 79,852 | 85,078 miles |
| 15+ years | 66.2% | 40,000 | 87,864 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
The most common reason the MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS fails its MOT is tyres — present in 35.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 35.5% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 29.7% | Not working |
| Brakes | 24.1% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Suspension | 23.2% | Fractured or broken |
| Visibility | 15.7% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.5% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 6.1% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Body, chassis, structure | 5.0% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Road Wheels | 2.7% | Fixing missing |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.6% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related MERCEDES-BENZ models
- MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS — 81.4% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS — 83.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLA — 89.4% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLC — 91.1% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLA — 87.2% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO — 75.2% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS?
- 85.3% of MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS MOT tests pass, based on 629,532 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS?
- The most common reason the MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS fails its MOT is tyres — present in 35.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
- Does this show the MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the MERCEDES-BENZ service history guide for how to check and keep one.