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Mercedes-benz A 200 - 2022

53.6 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2022 is 71.1 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 2022. Sample size: 4,033 cars, 5,308 tests and 2,847 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 4,033 cars

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz A 200 has an overall defect rate of 54 per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the average of 70 per 100, marking a 24% improvement. This model excels particularly in categories such as brakes and steering, with a 36% and 76% better performance, respectively. Additionally, it shows fewer defects in visibility, lights and electrics, and body structure, all performing markedly better than the average. However, the defect rates increase with mileage, peaking at 250 defects per 100 vehicles for those with 93,000 to 124,000 miles. Overall, the A 200 stands out as a reliable option compared to its peers from the same year.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 4,033 cars

Categories

Brakes
▲ 38.8% better
19.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 31.2 / 100 tests
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 75.0% better
0.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.4 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 23.2% better
9.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 12.5 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
  • Wiper blade: defective
Lights & Electrics
▲ 73.4% better
2.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 9.8% better
74.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 82.0 / 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 tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 87.5% better
0.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.6 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 46.2% better
0.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 71.4% better
0.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.1 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 260 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: 952
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 493
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 266
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 118
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 117
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 115
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 102
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 82
Wiper blade: defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 62
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 54

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 118
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 49
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 48
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 29
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 21
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
Lamp not securely attached
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Brake lining or pad: worn down to wear indicator
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 9