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

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Is the Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line Premium + E A reliable? We analysed 5,306 real MOT tests across 1,766 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 5,306 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.5%
Typical Mileage
34,643mi
Annual Mileage
7,842mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line Premium + 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 Premium + E A.

Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line Premium + E A Number Plates

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

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

90.6%
2021
90.4%
2020

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 60
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 16

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

How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line Premium + 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
4,971 mi/yr
Typical
7,842 mi/yr
Average
9,226 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,773 mi/yr

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 1,988 90.6% 22,544 32,964 46,852
2020 3,188 90.4% 23,475 35,710 50,871

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

Based on 1,766 Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line Premium + E A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.0 years
Median
4.0 years

Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line Premium + E A Mileage Distribution

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

Median
34,643 mi
75th Percentile
49,317 mi
95th Percentile
80,313 mi
Max Recorded
161,221 mi

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

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

Best year
2021

90.6% MOT pass rate from 1,988 tests

Year to avoid
2020

90.4% MOT pass rate from 3,188 tests

The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line Premium + E A is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.6% across 1,988 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.4% — 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 Premium + 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 Premium + E A THIS CAR 90.5% 5,306 34,643 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
Honda FMX650 86.3% 2,884 9,290 mi 21 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 Premium + E A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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

The Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line Premium + E A has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.5% across 5,306 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 Premium + 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 Premium + E A owner drives around 7,842 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 Premium + E A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line Premium + E A reliable?
Based on 5,306 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line Premium + E A has a 90.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line Premium + E A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line Premium + E A do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line Premium + E A does around 7,842 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line Premium + 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 Premium + 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 Premium + E A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG Line Premium + E A is 2021 with a 90.6% pass rate across 1,988 tests.