2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Mercedes-Benz A-Class MOT pass rate and common faults

6,152 MOT tests in 2024. 62.8% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time62.8%
Failed or needed repairs37.2%
Typical mileage at test75,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,152 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Side repeaters: not working4.6%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.7%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.4%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.1%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.7%
  6. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.7%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.6%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.5%
  9. Horn: not working2.1%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics22.8%
  2. Brakes15.6%
  3. Suspension11.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.7%
  5. Tyres6.4%
  6. Body & chassis5.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: side repeaters: not working. 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 2010 Mercedes-Benz A-Class?

In 2024, 62.8% of 2010 Mercedes-Benz A-Class cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,152 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Mercedes-Benz A-Class?

The most common failure reasons were side repeaters: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Mercedes-Benz A-Class reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).