Mercedes-Benz A-Class: tyres MOT failures
Tyres was recorded as a failure area in 5.9% of Mercedes-Benz A-Class MOT tests — 110,512 tests out of 1,863,616. It shows up most on 2015 and 2016 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% |
| 2000 | 2,428 | 5.9% |
| 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 | 34,761 | 3.5% |
| 2012 | 33,415 | 3.9% |
| 2013 | 97,105 | 6.5% |
| 2014 | 143,415 | 6.9% |
| 2015 | 158,855 | 7.3% |
| 2016 | 221,222 | 7.1% |
| 2017 | 232,506 | 7.0% |
| 2018 | 230,140 | 5.8% |
| 2019 | 230,028 | 5.3% |
| 2020 | 118,106 | 5.1% |
| 2021 | 65,243 | 5.1% |
| 2022 | 19,931 | 4.8% |
| 2023 | 773 | 3.0% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.