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Mercedes-benz AMG A 35 Premium 4MATIC ED A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mercedes-benz AMG A 35 Premium 4MATIC ED A reliable? We analysed 760 real MOT tests across 349 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 760 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.3%
Typical Mileage
26,817mi
Annual Mileage
6,461mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes-benz AMG A 35 Premium 4MATIC ED 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 AMG A 35 Premium 4MATIC ED A.

Mercedes-benz AMG A 35 Premium 4MATIC ED A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz AMG A 35 Premium 4MATIC ED A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Mercedes-benz AMG A 35 Premium 4MATIC ED A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Mercedes-benz AMG A 35 Premium 4MATIC ED A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

87.7%
2022
90.2%
2021

Mercedes-benz AMG A 35 Premium 4MATIC ED A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Mercedes-benz AMG A 35 Premium 4MATIC ED A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Road wheel fractured 13
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 6
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 4
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3

Mercedes-benz AMG A 35 Premium 4MATIC ED A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz AMG A 35 Premium 4MATIC ED A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,383 mi/yr
Typical
6,461 mi/yr
Average
8,551 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,038 mi/yr

Mercedes-benz AMG A 35 Premium 4MATIC ED A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mercedes-benz AMG A 35 Premium 4MATIC ED A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 487 87.7% 19,728 26,820 39,380
2021 235 90.2% 18,088 26,643 35,028

How Long Does a Mercedes-benz AMG A 35 Premium 4MATIC ED A Last?

Based on 349 Mercedes-benz AMG A 35 Premium 4MATIC ED A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.0 years
Median
3.0 years

Mercedes-benz AMG A 35 Premium 4MATIC ED A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz AMG A 35 Premium 4MATIC ED A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
26,817 mi
75th Percentile
37,552 mi
95th Percentile
63,262 mi
Max Recorded
757,592 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Mercedes-benz AMG A 35 Premium 4MATIC ED A

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

Best year
2021

90.2% MOT pass rate from 235 tests

Year to avoid
2022

87.7% MOT pass rate from 487 tests

The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz AMG A 35 Premium 4MATIC ED A is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.2% across 235 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.7% — 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 AMG A 35 Premium 4MATIC ED 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 AMG A 35 Premium 4MATIC ED A THIS CAR 88.3% 760 26,817 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
Kawasaki Zx 1002 Dkf SX Se+ 91.8% 400 7,521 mi — yrs

Compared to the Mercedes-benz C (77.6% pass rate) and the Mercedes-benz E (79.4% pass rate), the Mercedes-benz AMG A 35 Premium 4MATIC ED A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mercedes-benz AMG A 35 Premium 4MATIC ED A?

The Mercedes-benz AMG A 35 Premium 4MATIC ED A has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.3% across 760 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 road wheel fractured. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Mercedes-benz AMG A 35 Premium 4MATIC ED 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 AMG A 35 Premium 4MATIC ED A owner drives around 6,461 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 AMG A 35 Premium 4MATIC ED A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz AMG A 35 Premium 4MATIC ED A reliable?
Based on 760 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz AMG A 35 Premium 4MATIC ED A has a 88.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz AMG A 35 Premium 4MATIC ED A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz AMG A 35 Premium 4MATIC ED A do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz AMG A 35 Premium 4MATIC ED A does around 6,461 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz AMG A 35 Premium 4MATIC ED A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes-benz AMG A 35 Premium 4MATIC ED 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 AMG A 35 Premium 4MATIC ED A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz AMG A 35 Premium 4MATIC ED A is 2021 with a 90.2% pass rate across 235 tests.