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Mercedes-benz A 200 - 2014

148.4 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2014 is 198.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz A 200, model year 2014. Sample size: 547 cars, 1,438 tests and 2,134 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 547 cars

The 2014 Mercedes-Benz A 200 shows a lower overall defect rate of 148 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 24% better than the average for vehicles of the same year at 194 defects per 100. Notably, it excels in categories such as brakes, steering, and body structure, showing a significant reduction in defects compared to the average. However, it performs worse in visibility and equipment issues. Mileage-related trends indicate increasing defect rates with higher mileage, particularly noticeable in the 124,000+ miles segment, where defects rise sharply.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 547 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz A 200

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 26.4% better
68.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 92.8 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
Steering
▲ 88.2% better
1.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.9 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 23.8% worse
21.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 17.2 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 50.4% better
19.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 39.5 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 13.0% better
172.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 198.8 / 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 suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
  • A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 91.0% better
1.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.6 / 100 tests
Equipment
▼ 33.3% worse
6.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 4.5 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 61.8% better
6.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.7 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 359 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: 379
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 214
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 177
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 122
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 88
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 88
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 70
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 64
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 59
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 57

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 88
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 64
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 49
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 46
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 30
An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 28
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 25
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 21
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 19
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 19