BMW 1 Series vs Mercedes-Benz A-Class
MOT pass rate comparison based on real UK test data
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Reliability Trend
💡 Both models have been improving, with the Mercedes-Benz A-Class gaining more ground.
Pass Rate Trend Comparison
MOT pass rate by year the vehicle was manufactured, based on DVSA test data (2005–2024)
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| Built | BMW 1 Series | Mercedes-Benz A-Class |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 100.0% | — |
| 2022 | 96.6% | — |
| 2021 | 91.9% | 95.7% |
| 2020 | 90.3% | 86.9% |
| 2019 | 88.2% | 88.0% |
| 2018 | 87.1% | 86.6% |
| 2017 | 87.1% | 84.0% |
| 2016 | 84.2% | 81.9% |
| 2015 | 82.5% | 78.1% |
| 2014 | 80.1% | 75.9% |
| 2013 | 78.4% | 74.0% |
| 2012 | 75.8% | 70.4% |
| 2011 | 77.1% | 69.3% |
| 2010 | 75.9% | 66.4% |
| 2009 | 75.6% | 63.8% |
| 2008 | 74.2% | 60.8% |
| 2007 | 72.8% | 59.8% |
| 2006 | 72.3% | 58.5% |
| 2005 | 70.3% | 58.3% |
| 2004 | 68.3% | 52.4% |
| 2003 | 53.9% | 54.2% |
| 2002 | 56.6% | 51.6% |
| 2001 | 52.5% | 54.7% |
| 2000 | 54.6% | 53.8% |
| 1999 | 49.9% | 53.8% |
| 1998 | 41.5% | 53.9% |
| 1997 | 27.5% | — |
| 1996 | 50.0% | — |
| 1995 | 44.7% | — |
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.