2022 Mercedes-Benz Amg A 35 + 4Matic Ed A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,081 MOT tests, the 2022 Mercedes-Benz Amg A 35 + 4Matic Ed A recorded an 87.8% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (8.1% fail rate), the 2022 Amg A 35 + 4Matic Ed A comes out 4.1pp worse. Failures cluster in tyres, road wheels and other defects.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (6.7%) and road wheels (4.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are registration plates, headlamp aim and tread depth — registration plates alone was recorded 17 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 20.0% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.7% | 72 |
| 2 | Road wheels | 4.8% | 52 |
| 3 | Other defects | 0.9% | 10 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 10 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.7% | 8 |
| 6 | Visibility | 0.7% | 7 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration plates | 17 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 13 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 12 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 3 |
| 5 | Washers | 3 |
| 6 | Wipers | 3 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 20.0% | 216 |
| 2 | Brakes | 4.2% | 45 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.0% | 43 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.7% | 40 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 2.5% | 27 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.3% | 14 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 766 | 10.2% |
| 30-60k | 297 | 16.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41 | 2.4% |
| 2025 | 1,040 | 12.6% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Amg A 35 + 4Matic Ed A
On a 2022 Amg A 35 + 4Matic Ed A, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 6.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (6.7% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Road wheels (4.8% of tests): Damaged or corroded wheels, missing/loose fixings — generally a moderate fix. Typical repair: £80–£250.
- Other defects (0.9% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Mercedes-Benz Amg A 35 + 4Matic Ed As pass their MOT?
87.8% of the 1,081 2022 Mercedes-Benz Amg A 35 + 4Matic Ed A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Mercedes-Benz Amg A 35 + 4Matic Ed A?
Tyres, recorded in 6.7% of tests, followed by road wheels (4.8%).
Does the 2022 Amg A 35 + 4Matic Ed A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 10.2% in the 0-30k band to 16.8% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,081 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.