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Mercedes-benz A-CLASS - 2005

304.1 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2005 is 377.4 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 2005. Sample size: 2,871 cars, 6,051 tests and 18,402 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 2,871 cars

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz A-Class has an overall defect rate of 304 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 19% lower than the average for cars of the same year. This model shows a significant improvement in steering issues, with only 12 defects per 100 vehicles compared to the average of 22. Additionally, it performs better in lights and electrics, as well as in wheels, suspensions, and axles, showing notably fewer defects than the average car. However, as mileage increases, the defect rate tends to rise, particularly in the higher mileage categories. Overall, this model demonstrates a solid performance in key areas, making it a reliable choice compared to its peers.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 2,871 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz A-CLASS

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Other models from Mercedes-benz

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 17.9% worse
186.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 158.5 / 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
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 43.3% better
12.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 22.4 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 5.3% worse
29.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 28.4 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 26.3% better
81.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 110.1 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 32.4% better
212.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.1 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 11.5% better
54.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 61.5 / 100 tests
  • A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
  • A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Equipment
▲ 4.7% better
12.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 12.9 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 60.4% better
18.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 46.7 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 520 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)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,554
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,330
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,278
Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,154
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,137
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 701
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 615
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 531
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 477
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 444

Serious faults (Top 10)

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 444
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 320
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 263
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 263
Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 179
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 175
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 140
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 122
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 116
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 104