MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz A45
10 vehicles · 27 completed MOT tests analysed
96%
MOT pass rate
Based on 10 Mercedes-benz A45 vehicles and 27 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz A45 has an overall 96% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 55,986 miles.
10
Vehicles
27
MOT tests
5,791
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz A45 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz A45 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension45%
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Brakes32%
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Other18%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
Mercedes-benz A45 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 100% |
| 7 | 4 | 100% |
| 8 | 5 | 100% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (9), Other (1)
Most common Mercedes-benz A45 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz A45 MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear 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)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (1 times)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear seatbelt unable to test (1 times)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre (1 times)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz A45 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 47,447 |
| 2017 | 2 | 6 | 83% | 35,102 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 63,560 |
| 2015 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 81,318 |
| 2014 | 2 | 10 | 100% | 69,275 |
| 2013 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 63,247 |
Mercedes-benz A45 reliability FAQ
Across 10 Mercedes-benz A45 vehicles in our MOT data,
96% pass the MOT (a 4% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz A45 MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Rear 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)).
The typical Mercedes-benz A45 in our data has covered around
55,986 miles.
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