2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class · 62,489 MOT tests
2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class reliability
2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Classs fail 26.5% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 22 A-Class years (62,489 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz A-Classs: 20.6%)
- 26.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz A-Classs: 20.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 83,580
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 62,489
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: about average for its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 3.3% of tests fail here (306% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 45% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Fail rate by area
- Suspension9.8%
- Lights and electrics7.6%
- Tyres7.4%
- Brakes3.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.5%
- Seat belts and airbags3.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.62%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.68%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 2.53%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.22%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Stop lamp not working 1.69%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.62%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.05%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.04%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.62%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.68%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.09%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2.07%)
Other years
Every Mercedes-Benz A-Class year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class reliable?
2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Classs fail 26.5% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 22 A-Class years (62,489 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.62% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (2.68% of tests), airbag warning lamp shows fault (2.53% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class shows 83,580 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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