2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class · 160,830 MOT tests
2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class reliability
2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Classs fail 12.3% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 22 A-Class years (160,830 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz A-Classs: 20.6%)
- 12.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz A-Classs: 20.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 33,795
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 160,830
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- 2020 cars: 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 2.2% of tests fail here (613% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Fail rate by area
- Tyres5.2%
- Seat belts and airbags2.2%
- Brakes2.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.7%
- Lights and electrics1.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.8%
- Suspension0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 1.74%
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 1.66%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.28%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.14%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.76%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.63%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.55%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.04%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.72%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.08%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.99%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1.88%)
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 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class reliable?
2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Classs fail 12.3% of first MOT tests, 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 22 A-Class years (160,830 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class MOT?
Most often airbag warning lamp shows fault (1.74% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.66% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.28% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class shows 33,795 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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