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

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Is the Mercedes-benz AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ Plus Auto reliable? We analysed 2,703 real MOT tests across 1,009 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,703 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.2%
Typical Mileage
24,256mi
Annual Mileage
5,900mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

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Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ Plus 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+ Plus Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

81.9%
2023
91%
2022
89%
2021
88%
2020
86.8%
2019

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 60
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 13
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11

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

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

Low usage
3,587 mi/yr
Typical
5,900 mi/yr
Average
7,393 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,271 mi/yr

Mercedes-benz AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ Plus 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+ Plus Auto year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 144 81.9% 10,915 16,854 26,505
2022 376 91.0% 13,285 19,819 28,124
2021 724 89.0% 16,698 24,430 34,052
2020 1,282 88.0% 17,672 25,446 37,342
2019 91 86.8% 16,809 26,420 41,592

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

Based on 1,009 Mercedes-benz AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ Plus Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.6 years
Median
4.0 years

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

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

Median
24,256 mi
75th Percentile
34,748 mi
95th Percentile
55,991 mi
Max Recorded
131,013 mi

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

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

Best year
2022

91.0% MOT pass rate from 376 tests

Year to avoid
2023

81.9% MOT pass rate from 144 tests

The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ Plus Auto is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.0% across 376 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 81.9% — 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+ Plus 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+ Plus Auto THIS CAR 88.2% 2,703 24,256 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
Ford Fusion 2 16V 78.8% 999 94,989 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 45 S 4MATIC+ Plus Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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

The Mercedes-benz AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ Plus Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.2% across 2,703 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+ Plus 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+ Plus Auto owner drives around 5,900 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+ Plus Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ Plus Auto reliable?
Based on 2,703 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ Plus Auto has a 88.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ Plus Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ Plus Auto do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ Plus Auto does around 5,900 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ Plus 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+ Plus 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+ Plus Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+ Plus Auto is 2022 with a 91.0% pass rate across 376 tests.