Mercedes-benz 814 auto camper vs Mercedes-benz A-class: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mercedes-benz 814 auto camper
44%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Mercedes-benz A-class
78%
MOT pass rate · 362,612 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz 814 auto camper (44%) 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 814 auto camper | Mercedes-benz A-class |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 44% | 78% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 56% | 22% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 3.1 | 1.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 102,163 mi | 86,210 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 362,612 |
Most common faults
Mercedes-benz 814 auto camper
- Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil weep from lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Mercedes-benz A-class
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz 814 auto camper (44%) 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 814 auto camper 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.