Mercedes-Benz A 250 Amg Line Premium E Auto
From 5,409 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 106 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 | 106 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 56 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 37 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 31 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 12 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 11 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 11 |
| wiper blade defective | 8 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 7 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 7 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 92% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all A 250 Amg Line Premium E Autos tested had between 22,349 and 41,256 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 26,510 median miles, the A 250 Amg Line Premium E Auto has 0.03 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz A 250 Amg Line Premium E Auto MOT pass rate?
The Mercedes-Benz A 250 Amg Line Premium E Auto has a 92% MOT pass rate based on 5,409 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz A 250 Amg Line Premium E Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes-Benz A 250 Amg Line Premium E Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 106 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 Premium E Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes-Benz A 250 Amg Line Premium E Auto is 26,510 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 22,349 and 41,256 miles.
Buying a used A 250 Amg Line Premium 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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