MOT Stats
Vehicle types : Car : Mercedes-Benz : A250
Mercedes-Benz A250
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Most common fail reason |
| 2013 | 8 | 50% | Suspension joint dust cover missing or ineffective. |
| 2014 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2015 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2017 | 1 | 100% | n/a |
| 2018 | 2 | 50% | Tyres on the same axle or on twin wheels are different sizes. |
| 2019 | 4 | 100% | n/a |
| 2020 | 6,433 | 88.51% | Tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements. |
| 2021 | 902 | 88.8% | Tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements. |
| 2022 | 4 | 75% | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. |
Tests: 7,356
Average Mercedes-Benz A250 pass rate: 88.5%
Most common fail reasons
| # | Reason | Fail code | Category | % |
| 1 | Tyre with a cut in excess of the requirements. | 5.2.3(d)(i) | Major | 26% |
| 2 | Tyre with a lump, bulge or tear. | 5.2.3(d)(ii) | Dangerous | 23% |
| 3 | Tyre tread depth not in accordance with requirements. | 5.2.3(e) | Dangerous | 13% |
| 4 | Wiper blade missing or not clearing the windscreen. | 3.4(b)(ii) | Major | 12% |
| 5 | Headlamp aim outwith limits. | 4.1.2(a) | Major | 8% |
| 6 | Windscreen washers not providing sufficient fluid. | 3.5(a) | Major | 6% |
| 7 | Headlamp not securely attached. | 4.1.1(c) | Major | 3% |
| 8 | Suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing excessively worn. | 5.3.4(a)(i) | Major | 3% |
| 9 | Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 1.2.1(e) | Major | 2% |
| 10 | Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or not working | 5.2.3(h) | Major | 2% |
Tests date range:
10th February 2023 to 9th February 2024
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