2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Mercedes-Benz A-Class MOT pass rate and common faults

236 MOT tests in 2024. 53.0% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time53.0%
Failed or needed repairs47.0%
Typical mileage at test76,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 236 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.2%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.9%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.5%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.1%
  5. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.7%
  6. Position lamp: not working4.7%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.2%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.8%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.0%
    14 marked dangerous
  10. Stop lamp: not working3.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics40.7%
  2. Suspension30.1%
  3. Brakes26.7%
  4. Body & chassis9.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.5%
  6. Tyres8.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded38.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.8%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.6%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak10.6%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 2000 Mercedes-Benz A-Class?

In 2024, 53.0% of 2000 Mercedes-Benz A-Class cars passed their MOT first time, across 236 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Mercedes-Benz A-Class?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Mercedes-Benz A-Class reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).