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

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Is the Mercedes-benz AMG Cla 35 Premium + 4MATIC A reliable? We analysed 1,301 real MOT tests across 402 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,301 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
84.3%
Typical Mileage
29,173mi
Annual Mileage
6,784mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes-benz AMG Cla 35 Premium + 4MATIC 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 Cla 35 Premium + 4MATIC A.

Mercedes-benz AMG Cla 35 Premium + 4MATIC A Number Plates

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

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

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

86.1%
2021
83.5%
2020
81.1%
2019

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 13
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9

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

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

Low usage
4,628 mi/yr
Typical
6,784 mi/yr
Average
8,634 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,236 mi/yr

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

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 482 86.1% 21,502 28,594 38,484
2020 474 83.5% 20,041 29,140 41,427
2019 227 81.1% 22,816 32,124 48,034

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

Based on 402 Mercedes-benz AMG Cla 35 Premium + 4MATIC A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.0 years
Median
4.0 years

Mercedes-benz AMG Cla 35 Premium + 4MATIC A Mileage Distribution

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

Median
29,173 mi
75th Percentile
40,575 mi
95th Percentile
66,190 mi
Max Recorded
137,480 mi

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

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

Best year
2021

86.1% MOT pass rate from 482 tests

Year to avoid
2019

81.1% MOT pass rate from 227 tests

The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz AMG Cla 35 Premium + 4MATIC A is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 86.1% across 482 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 81.1% — 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 Cla 35 Premium + 4MATIC 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 Cla 35 Premium + 4MATIC A THIS CAR 84.3% 1,301 29,173 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
Peugeot 3008 GT S/s PHEV Auto 89.3% 2,231 31,920 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 Cla 35 Premium + 4MATIC A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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

The Mercedes-benz AMG Cla 35 Premium + 4MATIC A has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.3% across 1,301 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 Cla 35 Premium + 4MATIC 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 Cla 35 Premium + 4MATIC A owner drives around 6,784 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 Cla 35 Premium + 4MATIC A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz AMG Cla 35 Premium + 4MATIC A reliable?
Based on 1,301 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz AMG Cla 35 Premium + 4MATIC A has a 84.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz AMG Cla 35 Premium + 4MATIC A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz AMG Cla 35 Premium + 4MATIC A do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz AMG Cla 35 Premium + 4MATIC A does around 6,784 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz AMG Cla 35 Premium + 4MATIC A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes-benz AMG Cla 35 Premium + 4MATIC 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 Cla 35 Premium + 4MATIC A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz AMG Cla 35 Premium + 4MATIC A is 2021 with a 86.1% pass rate across 482 tests.