2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class MOT pass rate and common faults

4,482 MOT tests in 2024. 57.0% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time57.0%
Failed or needed repairs43.0%
Typical mileage at test87,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,482 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.3%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.2%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.7%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.9%
  5. Stop lamp: not working3.9%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.7%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.7%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.7%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.6%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    143 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics26.4%
  2. Brakes21.7%
  3. Suspension14.9%
  4. Body & chassis11.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.7%
  7. Tyres6.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.6%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class?

In 2024, 57.0% of 2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,482 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).