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

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Is the Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line Executive E A reliable? We analysed 8,421 real MOT tests across 3,071 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 8,421 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.8%
Typical Mileage
38,129mi
Annual Mileage
8,618mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

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

Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line Executive E 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 Executive E A MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

88.5%
2023
84.6%
2022
87.9%
2021
90%
2020

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 36
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 25

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

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

Low usage
5,481 mi/yr
Typical
8,618 mi/yr
Average
10,048 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,819 mi/yr

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 139 88.5% 21,309 37,313 48,041
2022 746 84.6% 22,883 33,546 49,588
2021 2,881 87.9% 26,392 38,658 55,925
2020 4,464 90.0% 26,226 38,032 52,996

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

Based on 3,071 Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line Executive E A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.7 years
Median
4.0 years

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

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

Median
38,129 mi
75th Percentile
53,851 mi
95th Percentile
83,894 mi
Max Recorded
200,917 mi

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

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

Best year
2020

90.0% MOT pass rate from 4,464 tests

Year to avoid
2022

84.6% MOT pass rate from 746 tests

The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line Executive E A is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.0% across 4,464 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 84.6% — 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 Executive E 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 Executive E A THIS CAR 88.8% 8,421 38,129 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
Renault Clio Dynamique Tomtom 16V 80% 3,863 60,657 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 Executive E A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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

The Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line Executive E A has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.8% across 8,421 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 Executive E 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 Executive E A owner drives around 8,618 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 Executive E A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line Executive E A reliable?
Based on 8,421 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line Executive E A has a 88.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line Executive E A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line Executive E A do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line Executive E A does around 8,618 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line Executive E 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 Executive E 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 Executive E A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line Executive E A is 2020 with a 90.0% pass rate across 4,464 tests.