What are the common problems with the 6-10 year old Mercedes-Benz A-Class?

The top failure areas for the 6-10-year-old Mercedes-Benz A-Class are: Tyres (4.2% risk), Lamps & Electrics (3.1% risk), Suspension (2.8% risk).

Mercedes-Benz A-Class MOT Failure Rate — 6-10 Years Old

Q: Is a 6-10 year old Mercedes-Benz A-Class reliable?

Based on 532,267 MOT tests, 6-10-year-old Mercedes-Benz A-Class has a 21.5% failure rate. This is below the UK average of 28%.

21.5%

MOT failure rate for 6-10-year-old Mercedes-Benz A-Class vehicles

Based on 532,267 MOT tests

6.5pp below the UK average (28%)

Mercedes-Benz A-Class in this age bracket has a 21.5% failure rate. Key areas to check before your MOT: tyres and lamps & electrics.

Component Risk Breakdown (6-10 Years)

Which parts of a 6-10-year-old Mercedes-Benz A-Class are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Tyres 4.2%

Lamps & Electrics 3.1%

Suspension 2.8%

Brakes 1.9%

Visibility 1.8%

Body & Chassis 0.2%

Steering 0.1%

How Does This Compare?

Mercedes-Benz A-Class MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age	Failure Rate	Tests	Worst Area
0-2 years	9.9%	135,059	Tyres
3-5 years	12.4%	558,870	Tyres
6-10 years	21.5%	532,267	Tyres
11-15 years	34.7%	149,326	Lamps & Electrics
15+ years	43.3%	71,815	Lamps & Electrics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 6-10 year old Mercedes-Benz A-Class reliable?

6-10-year-old Mercedes-Benz A-Class vehicles have a 21.5% failure rate, which is close to the UK average. It offers typical reliability for this age bracket.

What are the common MOT failures on a 6-10 year old Mercedes-Benz A-Class?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

Tyres — 4.2% failure risk
Lamps & Electrics — 3.1% failure risk
Suspension — 2.8% failure risk

How can I prepare my Mercedes-Benz A-Class for its MOT?

For a 6-10-year-old Mercedes-Benz A-Class, focus on: (1) Tyres — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 6-10-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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