MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz A140
2 vehicles · 32 completed MOT tests analysed
84%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Mercedes-benz A140 vehicles and 32 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz A140 has an overall 84% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 100,086 miles.
2
Vehicles
32
MOT tests
3,900
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz A140 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz A140 MOT tests:
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Brakes54%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension19%
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Steering12%
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Other12%
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Visibility4%
Mercedes-benz A140 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Other (1), Petrol (1)
Most common Mercedes-benz A140 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz A140 MOT tests:
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (3 times)
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
- Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Requires further investigation (2.2.2 (c)) (1 times)
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at ferrule (1.1.11 (c)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at ferrule (1.1.11 (c)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (1 times)
- Under shield obscuring view (1 times)
Mercedes-benz A140 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 21 | 95% | 90,701 |
Mercedes-benz A140 reliability FAQ
Across 2 Mercedes-benz A140 vehicles in our MOT data,
84% pass the MOT (a 16% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz A140 MOT issues are:
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)); Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i)); Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)).
The typical Mercedes-benz A140 in our data has covered around
100,086 miles.
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