RegVerdict Model Intelligence
Mercedes-Benz A reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·172,166 DVSA tests·2024
Across 172,166 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 89% of Mercedes-Benz A cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 85% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on steering and body & structure.
89%
Strong for its agepass first time (4 to 7 years)
Strong for its age · beats 62% of peers
+4.1 pts
MOT pass rate by age
Up to 3 years
34,888 tests · fleet 89%
92%
4 to 7 years
137,278 tests · fleet 85%
89%
Where the A fails
Suspension100
Brakes99
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres97
Lights & electrics99
Holds up better on steering, body & structure, suspension.
Share of 4 to 7 years Mercedes-Benz A MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Mercedes-Benz A reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Mercedes-Benz A holds up well for its age: 89% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 62% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Mercedes-Benz A?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Mercedes-Benz A in 2024: up to 3 years, 92%; and 4 to 7 years, 89%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Mercedes-Benz A MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Mercedes-Benz A versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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Check a Mercedes-Benz A’s full history