Mercedes-Benz A 250 Amg Line E Auto
From 8,106 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 227 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 227 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 117 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 95 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 37 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 37 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 26 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 19 |
| wiper blade defective | 18 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 17 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 17 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 89.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all A 250 Amg Line E Autos tested had between 20,703 and 33,576 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 22,280 median miles, the A 250 Amg Line E Auto has 0.045 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz A 250 Amg Line E Auto MOT pass rate?
The Mercedes-Benz A 250 Amg Line E Auto has a 90% MOT pass rate based on 8,106 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz A 250 Amg Line E Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes-Benz A 250 Amg Line E Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 227 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Mercedes-Benz A 250 Amg Line E Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes-Benz A 250 Amg Line E Auto is 22,280 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,703 and 33,576 miles.
Buying a used A 250 Amg Line E Auto?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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