MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz A 250
5 vehicles · 36 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Mercedes-benz A 250 vehicles and 36 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz A 250 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 74,020 miles.
5
Vehicles
36
MOT tests
7,989
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
8%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz A 250 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz A 250 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension73%
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Other15%
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Brakes15%
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Emissions & nuisance8%
Mercedes-benz A 250 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 4 | 75% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 4 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 5 | 80% |
| 10 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5)
Most common Mercedes-benz A 250 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz A 250 MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyres Wearing Inner Edges (1 times)
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Plate displays R1NLW, should be R1 NLW. (6.3.4a) (1 times)
- Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2) (1 times)
- Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (1 times)
- Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced Plate displays R1NLW, should be R1 NLW. (6.3.4a) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz A 250 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 26,542 |
| 2016 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 76,284 |
| 2014 | 2 | 13 | 92% | 75,412 |
| 2013 | 1 | 14 | 79% | 116,449 |
Mercedes-benz A 250 reliability FAQ
Across 5 Mercedes-benz A 250 vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz A 250 MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).
The typical Mercedes-benz A 250 in our data has covered around
74,020 miles.
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