MOT Check for MERCEDES BENZ A-CLASSs

The MERCEDES BENZ A-CLASS makes up 3,280,908 of the overall 25,101,477 MERCEDES BENZ MOT test results. Select your A-CLASS model year below to find the specific problems.

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Some examples of the most common issues are:
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc  Occurs:299 times
Bonnet retaining device ineffective  Occurs:340 times
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Occurs:471 times
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Occurs:99 times
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Occurs:188 times
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) Occurs:668 times
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded  Occurs:237 times
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings  Occurs:126 times
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Occurs:3,213 times
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Occurs:101 times
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Occurs:109 times
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding f Occurs:223 times
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b)) Occurs:163 times
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position  Occurs:104 times
Drivers airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c)) Occurs:268 times
Nearside Stop lamp not working  Occurs:31,846 times
Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c)) Occurs:158 times
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak  Occurs:6,102 times
Offside Front Drivers door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Occurs:98 times
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine  Occurs:378 times
Nearside Rear position lamp incomplete  Occurs:108 times
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view  Occurs:1,331 times
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light  Occurs:227 times
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped  Occurs:175 times
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour  Occurs:1,049 times
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