Mercedes-Benz A 250 Amg Line Executive E A
From 3,230 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, a tyre cords visible or damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 124 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 | 124 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 36 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 31 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 19 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 14 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 8 |
| wiper blade defective | 8 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 6 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 6 |
| a wheel badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting | 5 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 89.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 90.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all A 250 Amg Line Executive E As tested had between 24,847 and 52,220 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 37,450 median miles, the A 250 Amg Line Executive E A has 0.026 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz A 250 Amg Line Executive E A MOT pass rate?
The Mercedes-Benz A 250 Amg Line Executive E A has a 90.1% MOT pass rate based on 3,230 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz A 250 Amg Line Executive E A?
The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes-Benz A 250 Amg Line Executive E A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 124 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Mercedes-Benz A 250 Amg Line Executive E A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes-Benz A 250 Amg Line Executive E A is 37,450 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 24,847 and 52,220 miles.
Buying a used A 250 Amg Line Executive E A?
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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