Mercedes-Benz A 250 Amg Line Edition E Auto
From 664 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 22 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 | 22 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 8 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 6 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 4 |
| lamp not securely attached | 3 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
| tyres on the same axle or on twin wheels are different sizes | 2 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 55.2% of A 250 Amg Line Edition E Auto failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 3.4% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £70.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all A 250 Amg Line Edition E Autos tested had between 22,187 and 43,304 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 30,830 median miles, the A 250 Amg Line Edition E Auto has 0.033 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz A 250 Amg Line Edition E Auto MOT pass rate?
The Mercedes-Benz A 250 Amg Line Edition E Auto has a 89.8% MOT pass rate based on 664 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz A 250 Amg Line Edition E Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes-Benz A 250 Amg Line Edition E Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 22 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Mercedes-Benz A 250 Amg Line Edition E Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes-Benz A 250 Amg Line Edition E Auto is 30,830 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 22,187 and 43,304 miles.
Buying a used A 250 Amg Line Edition 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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