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Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line ED Executive A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line ED Executive A reliable? We analysed 257 real MOT tests across 141 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 257 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
92.2%
Typical Mileage
24,168mi
Annual Mileage
6,707mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line ED Executive A 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 ED Executive A.

Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line ED Executive A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line ED Executive A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line ED Executive A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line ED Executive A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

92.6%
2022

Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line ED Executive A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line ED Executive A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value 1
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both 1
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1

Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line ED Executive A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line ED Executive A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,175 mi/yr
Typical
6,707 mi/yr
Average
8,135 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,687 mi/yr

Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line ED Executive A 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 ED Executive A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 215 92.6% 17,722 23,223 33,144

How Long Does a Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line ED Executive A Last?

Based on 141 Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line ED Executive A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.8 years
Median
3.0 years

Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line ED Executive A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line ED Executive A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
24,168 mi
75th Percentile
34,578 mi
95th Percentile
79,561 mi
Max Recorded
172,578 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line ED Executive A

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2022

92.6% MOT pass rate from 215 tests

The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line ED Executive A is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.6% across 215 tests.

How Does the Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line ED Executive A 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 ED Executive A THIS CAR 92.2% 257 24,168 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
Royal Enfield Scram 411 E5 87.5% 489 4,151 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 250 AMG Line ED Executive A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line ED Executive A?

The Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line ED Executive A has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.2% across 257 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 ED Executive A 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 ED Executive A owner drives around 6,707 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 250 AMG Line ED Executive A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line ED Executive A reliable?
Based on 257 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line ED Executive A has a 92.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line ED Executive A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line ED Executive A do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line ED Executive A does around 6,707 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line ED Executive A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line ED Executive A?
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.
What is the best year to buy a Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line ED Executive A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line ED Executive A is 2022 with a 92.6% pass rate across 215 tests.