MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz A 170
1 vehicles · 23 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Mercedes-benz A 170 vehicles and 23 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz A 170 has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 88,530 miles.
1
Vehicles
23
MOT tests
4,760
Avg miles / year
1.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz A 170 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz A 170 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension29%
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Body & structure21%
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Brakes21%
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Lamps & electrical18%
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Other14%
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Visibility7%
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Steering7%
Mercedes-benz A 170 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 4 | 50% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1)
Most common Mercedes-benz A 170 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz A 170 MOT tests:
- Engine Cover Fitted Under Tray Fitted (2 times)
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides @ 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (pads ok) (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords centre of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) (1 times)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) (1 times)
- Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both Sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both Sides (no fluid) (3.5 (a)) (1 times)
- TPMS message on dash (1 times)
Mercedes-benz A 170 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 23 | 70% | 88,530 |
Mercedes-benz A 170 reliability FAQ
Across 1 Mercedes-benz A 170 vehicles in our MOT data,
70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about
1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz A 170 MOT issues are:
Engine Cover Fitted Under Tray Fitted; Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides @ 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).
The typical Mercedes-benz A 170 in our data has covered around
88,530 miles.
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