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Mercedes-benz A-CLASS - 2006

316.0 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2006 is 371.9 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 2006. Sample size: 4,394 cars, 9,538 tests and 30,143 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 4,394 cars

The 2006 Mercedes-Benz A-Class demonstrates a lower overall defect rate compared to the average car of the same year, with 316 defects per 100 vehicles against the average of 369. Notably, the A-Class shows significantly fewer issues in steering and lights & electrics, with defects at 9.5% and 74.3% respectively, compared to the yearly averages of 20.1% and 107.9%. However, it has a higher prevalence of brake defects at 218%, which is notably worse than the average of 157%. Across different mileage categories, the defect rate tends to increase with mileage, reflecting a common trend in vehicle wear. Overall, while the A-Class excels in several areas, its brake performance raises concerns.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 4,394 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz A-CLASS

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Other models from Mercedes-benz

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 41.4% worse
217.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 154.1 / 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
▲ 53.0% better
9.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.2 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 4.3% worse
28.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 27.7 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 33.1% better
74.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 111.1 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 30.5% better
218.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.5 / 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 shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
Body/Structure
▲ 10.9% better
53.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 59.5 / 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
▼ 12.7% worse
13.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.8 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 63.1% better
16.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 44.7 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 513 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: 3,258
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,579
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,815
Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,692
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,670
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,322
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 1,056
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 756
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 747
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 741

Serious faults (Top 10)

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 741
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 481
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 420
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 404
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 395
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 327
Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 292
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 217
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 192
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 176