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

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Is the Mercedes-benz AMG Cla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto reliable? We analysed 1,105 real MOT tests across 437 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,105 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
86.4%
Typical Mileage
29,733mi
Annual Mileage
7,383mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes-benz AMG Cla 35 Premium 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 Cla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto.

Mercedes-benz AMG Cla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz AMG Cla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto. 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 Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

91.5%
2023
84.3%
2022
87.4%
2021
85.9%
2020
87.4%
2019

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 23
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 18
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9
Road wheel fractured 8
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 5

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

How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz AMG Cla 35 Premium 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
5,071 mi/yr
Typical
7,383 mi/yr
Average
8,231 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,376 mi/yr

Mercedes-benz AMG Cla 35 Premium 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 Cla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 59 91.5% 14,180 23,217 33,334
2022 254 84.3% 18,628 26,004 34,500
2021 238 87.4% 21,299 28,896 39,795
2020 369 85.9% 23,538 33,770 44,980
2019 167 87.4% 19,932 29,082 40,636

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

Based on 437 Mercedes-benz AMG Cla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.4 years
Median
3.0 years

Mercedes-benz AMG Cla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto Mileage Distribution

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

Median
29,733 mi
75th Percentile
40,114 mi
95th Percentile
59,253 mi
Max Recorded
199,991 mi

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

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

Best year
2023

91.5% MOT pass rate from 59 tests

Year to avoid
2022

84.3% MOT pass rate from 254 tests

The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz AMG Cla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.5% across 59 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 84.3% — 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 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 Cla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto THIS CAR 86.4% 1,105 29,733 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 250 Exc 17 84.1% 439 2,244 mi 10 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 Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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

The Mercedes-benz AMG Cla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.4% across 1,105 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 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 Cla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto owner drives around 7,383 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 Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz AMG Cla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto reliable?
Based on 1,105 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz AMG Cla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto has a 86.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz AMG Cla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz AMG Cla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz AMG Cla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto does around 7,383 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz AMG Cla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto 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 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 Cla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz AMG Cla 35 Premium 4MATIC Auto is 2023 with a 91.5% pass rate across 59 tests.