MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz 220a
7 vehicles · 15 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Mercedes-benz 220a vehicles and 15 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz 220a has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 65,834 miles.
7
Vehicles
15
MOT tests
7,143
Avg miles / year
2.3
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz 220a problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz 220a MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension50%
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Brakes18%
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Other15%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Identification & plates6%
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Body & structure3%
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Visibility3%
Mercedes-benz 220a pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (4), Petrol (3)
Most common Mercedes-benz 220a MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz 220a MOT tests:
- Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- flat tyre indicator on (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 inner and outer side walls have splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Brake performance not tested near side rear brake pipe burst on brake test (1.2.1 (g)) (1 times)
- Front Registration plate incorrect no bs mark and incorrect font (0.1 (c)) (1 times)
- Front external sun visor fitted in swept area but not affecting drivers view (1 times)
- Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim stretched (5.2.3 (k)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz 220a pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 53,464 |
| 2016 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 101,835 |
| 2015 | 2 | 4 | 100% | 58,330 |
| 2014 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 23,828 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 33,850 |
| 2005 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 131,204 |
Mercedes-benz 220a reliability FAQ
Across 7 Mercedes-benz 220a vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
2.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz 220a MOT issues are:
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)); Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)); flat tyre indicator on.
The typical Mercedes-benz 220a in our data has covered around
65,834 miles.
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