Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line E Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line E Auto reliable? We analysed 14,530 real MOT tests across 4,606 vehicles to find out.
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The Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line E Auto 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 250 AMG Line E Auto.
Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line E Auto Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line E Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line E Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line E Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line E Auto Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line E Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line E Auto Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line E Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line E Auto MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line E Auto year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,403 | 89.2% | 25,538 | 37,084 | 53,828 |
| 2020 | 8,801 | 88.4% | 26,267 | 37,518 | 52,250 |
How Long Does a Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line E Auto Last?
Based on 4,606 Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line E Auto vehicles on UK roads.
Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line E Auto Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line E Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line E Auto
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
89.2% MOT pass rate from 5,403 tests
88.4% MOT pass rate from 8,801 tests
The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line E Auto is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.2% across 5,403 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.4% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line E Auto 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 250 AMG Line E Auto THIS CAR | 88.7% | 14,530 | 37,554 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 |
| Jeep Cherokee Crd Sport | 72.5% | 17,427 | 78,576 mi | 23 yrs |
Compared to the Mercedes-benz C (77.6% pass rate) and the Mercedes-benz E (79.4% pass rate), the Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line E Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line E Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.7% across 14,530 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line E Auto with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line E Auto owner drives around 8,441 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.