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Mercedes-benz 207 vs Mercedes-benz A-class: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Mercedes-benz 207
90%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Mercedes-benz A-class
78%
MOT pass rate · 362,612 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz 207 (90%) and Mercedes-benz A-class (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Mercedes-benz 207 Mercedes-benz A-class
MOT pass rate 90% ✓ 78%
MOT failure rate 10% ✓ 22%
Faults & advisories per test 1.1 ✓ 1.6
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 3%
Average mileage 73,228 mi 86,210 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 362,612

Most common faults

Mercedes-benz 207

  1. Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. Front Both sides brake disc and pads are getting thin
  5. Rear Both sides brake disc and pads are getting thin
  6. Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Mercedes-benz A-class

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  5. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz 207 (90%) and Mercedes-benz A-class (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Mercedes-benz 207 report Full Mercedes-benz A-class report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.