Mercedes-Benz A reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 172,166 real 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.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the A tends to fail
Share of Mercedes-Benz A cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on steering, body & structure, suspension.
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).