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Mercedes-benz A 160 AMG Line Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mercedes-benz A 160 AMG Line reliable? We analysed 355 real MOT tests across 113 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 355 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
96.1%
Typical Mileage
44,514mi
Annual Mileage
7,022mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes-benz A 160 AMG Line is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mercedes-benz A 160 AMG Line.

Mercedes-benz A 160 AMG Line Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz A 160 AMG Line. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Mercedes-benz A 160 AMG Line Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz A 160 AMG Line owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,030 mi/yr
Typical
7,022 mi/yr
Average
7,576 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,693 mi/yr

Mercedes-benz A 160 AMG Line Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz A 160 AMG Line MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
44,514 mi
75th Percentile
58,542 mi
95th Percentile
77,912 mi
Max Recorded
117,586 mi

How Does the Mercedes-benz A 160 AMG Line Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Mercedes-benz A 160 AMG Line THIS CAR 96.1% 355 44,514 mi — yrs
Mercedes-benz C 77.6% 8,031,355 77,082 mi 32 yrs
Mercedes-benz E 79.4% 4,722,746 83,960 mi 33 yrs
Mercedes-benz A-class 77.6% 4,204,702 57,023 mi 28 yrs
Peugeot 207 M:play 79.4% 666 85,422 mi — yrs

Compared to the Mercedes-benz C (77.6% pass rate) and the Mercedes-benz E (79.4% pass rate), the Mercedes-benz A 160 AMG Line outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mercedes-benz A 160 AMG Line?

The Mercedes-benz A 160 AMG Line has an overall MOT pass rate of 96.1% across 355 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Mercedes-benz A 160 AMG Line owner drives around 7,022 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Mercedes-benz A 160 AMG Line — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz A 160 AMG Line reliable?
Based on 355 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz A 160 AMG Line has a 96.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz A 160 AMG Line?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz A 160 AMG Line do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz A 160 AMG Line does around 7,022 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz A 160 AMG Line last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes-benz A 160 AMG Line?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.