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MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz A 250 exclusive edition + auto

257 vehicles · 831 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate

Based on 257 Mercedes-benz A 250 exclusive edition + auto vehicles and 831 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz A 250 exclusive edition + auto has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 35,369 miles.

257
Vehicles
831
MOT tests
7,460
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
8%
Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz A 250 exclusive edition + auto problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz A 250 exclusive edition + auto MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension63%
  • Brakes17%
  • Other11%
  • Visibility6%
  • Lamps & electrical3%
  • Identification & plates3%
  • Steering2%
  • Seatbelts & equipment0%

Mercedes-benz A 250 exclusive edition + auto pass rate by age

How the Mercedes-benz A 250 exclusive edition + auto's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
212100%
330990%
429588%
521490%

Fuel types: Petrol (256), Other (1)

Most common Mercedes-benz A 250 exclusive edition + auto MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz A 250 exclusive edition + auto MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (44 times)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (44 times)
  3. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (22 times)
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (17 times)
  5. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (14 times)
  6. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (13 times)
  7. Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (12 times)
  8. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (11 times)
  9. Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (10 times)
  10. Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (10 times)
  11. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (10 times)
  12. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (9 times)
  13. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (8 times)
  14. Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (8 times)
  15. Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (8 times)

Mercedes-benz A 250 exclusive edition + auto pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2021 255 830 90% 35,369

Mercedes-benz A 250 exclusive edition + auto reliability FAQ

Across 257 Mercedes-benz A 250 exclusive edition + auto vehicles in our MOT data, 90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz A 250 exclusive edition + auto MOT issues are: 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)); Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)).

The typical Mercedes-benz A 250 exclusive edition + auto in our data has covered around 35,369 miles.

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