Mercedes-Benz AMG A 45 S 4matic+ Plus Auto reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 1,006 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 1,006 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 92% of Mercedes-Benz AMG A 45 S 4matic+ Plus Auto cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 85% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on lights & electrics and visibility.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the AMG A 45 S 4matic+ Plus Auto tends to fail
Share of Mercedes-Benz AMG A 45 S 4matic+ Plus Auto cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on lights & electrics, visibility, suspension.
Common questions
Is the Mercedes-Benz AMG A 45 S 4matic+ Plus Auto reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Mercedes-Benz AMG A 45 S 4matic+ Plus Auto holds up well for its age: 92% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 85% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Mercedes-Benz AMG A 45 S 4matic+ Plus Auto?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Mercedes-Benz AMG A 45 S 4matic+ Plus Auto in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 92%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Mercedes-Benz AMG A 45 S 4matic+ Plus Auto MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Mercedes-Benz AMG A 45 S 4matic+ Plus Auto versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).