MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : Mercedes-Benz : A-Class : 2008
Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2008
Tests: 7,027
Pass rate: 59.7%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 19% |
| 2 | Suspension spring broken or seriously weakened. | 5.3.1(b)(i) | Major | 14% |
| 3 | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. | 5.3.4(a)(i) | Major | 13% |
| 4 | Constant velocity joint boot missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. | 6.1.7(g)(ii) | Major | 12% |
| 5 | Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded. | 1.1.11(c) | Major | 12% |
| 6 | Shock absorber disfunctional or leaking severely. | 5.3.2(b) | Major | 10% |
| 7 | Stop lamp missing or inoperative. | 4.3.1(a)(ii) | Major | 10% |
| 8 | Headlamp beam image obviously incorrect. | 4.1.2(c) | Major | 9% |
| 9 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 8% |
| 10 | Brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. | 1.1.13(a)(ii) | Dangerous | 6% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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