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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
89.4% MOT pass rate from 151 tests
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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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.