2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class MOT pass rate and common faults

37,966 MOT tests in 2024. 77.8% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time77.8%
Failed or needed repairs22.2%
Typical mileage at test65,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 37,966 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    1,575 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    951 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    952 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.7%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  7. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.3%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.2%
    562 marked dangerous
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.1%
  10. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres10.0%
  2. Suspension5.7%
  3. Lights & electrics5.1%
  4. Brakes4.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.4%
  7. Seat belts & airbags1.2%
  8. Wheels0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.0%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.5%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class?

In 2024, 77.8% of 2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class cars passed their MOT first time, across 37,966 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Mercedes-Benz A-Class?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 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).