MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz A45s
2 vehicles · 10 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Mercedes-benz A45s vehicles and 10 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz A45s has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 21,642 miles.
2
Vehicles
10
MOT tests
5,104
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
30%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz A45s problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz A45s MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension80%
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Visibility20%
Mercedes-benz A45s pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Mercedes-benz A45s MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz A45s MOT tests:
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald inner edge cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald inner edge cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.8mm. (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 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)
Mercedes-benz A45s pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 10 | 80% | 21,642 |
Mercedes-benz A45s reliability FAQ
Across 2 Mercedes-benz A45s vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz A45s MOT issues are:
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i)); Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)); Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald inner edge cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)).
The typical Mercedes-benz A45s in our data has covered around
21,642 miles.
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