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Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG LINE - 2022

65.3 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2022 is 71.1 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 2022. Sample size: 2,045 cars, 2,649 tests and 1,729 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 2,045 cars

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz A 250 AMG Line has an overall defect rate of 65 per 100 cars, which is 7% lower than the average defect rate for vehicles of the same year. Notably, it excels in categories such as brakes, steering, and lights, with significantly fewer defects compared to the average. However, it shows higher issues in the wheels, suspensions, and axles category, indicating potential concerns in that area. Mileage-related trends reveal that the defect rate increases substantially with higher mileage, particularly in the over 124,000 miles segment, which is a common pattern across many vehicles. Overall, this model demonstrates strong reliability in several key areas while facing some challenges in suspension-related defects.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 2,045 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz A 250 AMG LINE

2020 2021 2022

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 63.1% better
11.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 31.2 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 50.0% better
0.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.4 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 8.8% better
11.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 12.5 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
  • Wiper blade: defective
Lights & Electrics
▲ 55.0% better
4.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 22.2% worse
100.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 82.0 / 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 suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 68.8% better
0.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.6 / 100 tests
Equipment
▼ 7.7% worse
1.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 76.2% better
0.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.1 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 392 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: 661
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 234
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 88
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 84
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 74
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 72
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 51
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 49
Wiper blade: defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 38
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 34

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 88
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 74
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 30
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 20
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 18
Lamp not securely attached
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 7
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 6