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Mercedes-benz A-CLASS - 2002

378.6 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2002 is 375.3 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz A-CLASS, model year 2002. Sample size: 776 cars, 1,597 tests and 6,046 recorded faults.
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More faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 776 cars

The 2002 Mercedes-Benz A-Class shows a slightly higher overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 379 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 1.2% above average. Notably, this model performs well in categories like Steering, Body/Structure, and Equipment, with significant reductions in defect rates compared to the average. However, it struggles with Brakes and Lights & Electrics, where defect rates are markedly higher than average. Mileage trends indicate that defect rates increase with age, particularly beyond 93,000 miles.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 776 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 38.5% worse
231.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 167.0 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 21.3% better
19.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 5.7% better
27.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.6 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▼ 33.3% worse
128.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 96.0 / 100 tests
  • Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 1.9% better
289.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 295.2 / 100 tests
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
Body/Structure
▲ 55.3% better
30.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 68.9 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 37.6% better
9.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.9 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 61.9% better
20.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 53.6 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 557 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 908
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 356
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 323
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 292
Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 224
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 221
Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 210
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 204
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 190
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 183

Serious faults (Top 10)

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 97
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 97
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 92
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 57
Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 51
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 51
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 48
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 45
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 43
Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 40