Mercedes-Benz Cla 220 Amg Line Premium D A
From 2,121 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older Cla 220 Amg Line Premium D As fare better: 2021 models pass at 86.6% vs 90% for 2020.
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 68 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 | 68 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 26 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 25 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 24 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 22 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 16 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 8 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 8 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 7 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 7 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 61.6% of Cla 220 Amg Line Premium D A failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 0% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £78.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 86.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2020 | 90% | a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2019 | 83.3% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Cla 220 Amg Line Premium D As tested had between 29,174 and 44,553 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 36,152 median miles, the Cla 220 Amg Line Premium D A has 0.036 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz Cla 220 Amg Line Premium D A MOT pass rate?
The Mercedes-Benz Cla 220 Amg Line Premium D A has a 87.1% MOT pass rate based on 2,121 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz Cla 220 Amg Line Premium D A?
The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes-Benz Cla 220 Amg Line Premium D A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 68 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Mercedes-Benz Cla 220 Amg Line Premium D A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes-Benz Cla 220 Amg Line Premium D A is 36,152 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 29,174 and 44,553 miles.
Buying a used Cla 220 Amg Line Premium D 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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