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Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG LINE - 2020

62.0 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2020 is 91.3 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG LINE, model year 2020. Sample size: 7,314 cars, 13,761 tests and 8,530 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 7,314 cars

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz A 250 AMG Line has an overall defect rate of 62 per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the yearly average of 90 per 100, indicating a 31% improvement. This model particularly excels in categories such as brakes, steering, and visibility, with defect rates well below average, showcasing superior performance in these areas. While tyre wear may be a common concern across vehicles, this model stands out primarily by having minimal issues with critical components like brakes and body structure. Additionally, the defect rates increase with mileage, but the A 250 maintains a strong performance compared to the average car at each mileage interval.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 7,314 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG LINE

2020 2021 2022

Other models from Mercedes-benz

Mercedes-benz 190 E Mercedes-benz 300 Mercedes-benz A Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG LINE Mercedes-benz A 180 SPORT Mercedes-benz A 200 Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG LINE Mercedes-benz A-CLASS Mercedes-benz B Mercedes-benz B-CLASS Mercedes-benz C Mercedes-benz CITAN Mercedes-benz CL Mercedes-benz CL 500 Mercedes-benz CLA Mercedes-benz CLC Mercedes-benz CLK Mercedes-benz CLS Mercedes-benz E Mercedes-benz E 220 AMG Mercedes-benz EQA 250 AMG LINE Mercedes-benz EQC 400 AMG LINE Mercedes-benz ESPRINTER Mercedes-benz EVITO Mercedes-benz G Mercedes-benz G-CLASS Mercedes-benz GL Mercedes-benz GLA Mercedes-benz GLA 180 AMG LINE Mercedes-benz GLA 200 AMG LINE Mercedes-benz GLA 250 AMG LINE Mercedes-benz GLA 250 EXCLUSIVE Mercedes-benz GLB 200 AMG LINE Mercedes-benz GLB 220 AMG LINE Mercedes-benz GLC Mercedes-benz GLC 300 AMG Mercedes-benz GLC 300 AMG LINE Mercedes-benz GLE Mercedes-benz GLS Mercedes-benz GT Mercedes-benz ML Mercedes-benz R-Class Mercedes-benz S-Class Mercedes-benz SL Mercedes-benz SLC Mercedes-benz SLK Mercedes-benz SPRINTER Mercedes-benz V Mercedes-benz VIANO Mercedes-benz VITO Mercedes-benz X

Categories

Brakes
▲ 69.1% better
15.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 50.8 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
Steering
▲ 86.7% better
0.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.5 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 32.6% better
9.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.1 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 75.0% better
2.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.2 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 3.8% better
93.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 97.5 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 87.5% better
0.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.4 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 53.3% better
0.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.5 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 81.1% better
0.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 3.7 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 273 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 3,332
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,199
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 451
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 401
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 325
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 290
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 274
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 272
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 212
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 160

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 325
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 290
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 212
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 68
Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution
FAIL
Occurrences: 50
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 45
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 40
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
FAIL
Occurrences: 23
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 23
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 20