Mercedes-Benz A-Class: tyres MOT failures
Tyres was a recorded failure area in 5.9% of Mercedes-Benz A-Class MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 1999, 2004 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1,635 | 6.1% |
| 2001 | 5,544 | 5.6% |
| 2002 | 8,705 | 5.7% |
| 2003 | 11,674 | 5.6% |
| 2004 | 11,021 | 5.8% |
| 2006 | 34,980 | 4.6% |
| 2007 | 43,406 | 4.5% |
| 2008 | 46,843 | 4.3% |
| 2009 | 46,758 | 4.1% |
| 2010 | 40,839 | 3.9% |
| 2011 | 34,754 | 3.5% |
| 2012 | 33,415 | 3.9% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.