2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class · 101,934 MOT tests
2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class reliability
2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Classs fail 22.7% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 22 A-Class years (101,934 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz A-Classs: 20.6%)
- 22.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz A-Classs: 20.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 67,412
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 101,934
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 2.5% of tests fail here (353% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 31% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Fail rate by area
- Tyres8.2%
- Lights and electrics6.2%
- Suspension4.9%
- Brakes3.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.5%
- Seat belts and airbags2.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.25%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.02%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 1.96%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.78%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Stop lamp not working 1.5%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.38%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.06%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.6%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.77%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.64%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.39%) · 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 2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class reliable?
2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Classs fail 22.7% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 22 A-Class years (101,934 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.25% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (2.02% of tests), airbag warning lamp shows fault (1.96% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Mercedes-Benz A-Class shows 67,412 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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