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Mercedes-benz AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mercedes-benz AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ Auto reliable? We analysed 1,168 real MOT tests across 308 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,168 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
89.0%
Typical Mileage
27,660mi
Annual Mileage
6,458mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes-benz AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ 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 AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ Auto.

Mercedes-benz AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Mercedes-benz AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Mercedes-benz AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

89.4%
2021
88.9%
2020

Mercedes-benz AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ Auto Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Mercedes-benz AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7
Road wheel fractured 7
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6

Mercedes-benz AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,930 mi/yr
Typical
6,458 mi/yr
Average
8,569 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,746 mi/yr

Mercedes-benz AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ Auto MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mercedes-benz AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ Auto year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 151 89.4% 13,998 22,696 30,530
2020 984 88.9% 20,238 28,230 38,536

How Long Does a Mercedes-benz AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ Auto Last?

Based on 308 Mercedes-benz AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.6 years
Median
5.0 years

Mercedes-benz AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
27,660 mi
75th Percentile
37,679 mi
95th Percentile
58,466 mi
Max Recorded
107,690 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Mercedes-benz AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ Auto

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

Best year
2021

89.4% MOT pass rate from 151 tests

Year to avoid
2020

88.9% MOT pass rate from 984 tests

The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ Auto is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.4% across 151 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.9% — 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 45 S 4MATIC+ 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 AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ Auto THIS CAR 89.0% 1,168 27,660 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
Ktm Freeride 82.1% 1,809 1,866 mi 14 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 45 S 4MATIC+ Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mercedes-benz AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ Auto?

The Mercedes-benz AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.0% across 1,168 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 has ply or cords exposed. 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 45 S 4MATIC+ 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 AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ Auto owner drives around 6,458 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 45 S 4MATIC+ Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ Auto reliable?
Based on 1,168 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ Auto has a 89.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ Auto do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ Auto does around 6,458 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes-benz AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ Auto?
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 45 S 4MATIC+ Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ Auto is 2021 with a 89.4% pass rate across 151 tests.