Mercedes Benz A 200 Amg Line Auto (2019)
2019 Mercedes Benz A 200 Amg Line Auto
CarHunch analysed 126 real MOT records for the 2019 Mercedes Benz A 200 Amg Line Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2019 A 200 AMG is a significant reliability concern: only 27.6% pass first time versus the UK average of 80%, meaning three in four examples fail their initial MOT. The good news is that dangerous defects are virtually absent (0%), but the first-time pass rate is so poor that buyers should budget for multiple test visits and repair costs before getting a clean result.
At an average mileage of 41,520 miles for a five-year-old car, these vehicles are running relatively light, yet still struggling through MOT. The extremely low failure and advisory counts (0.01 and 0.0 per vehicle) suggest the issues are concentrated and repairable rather than systemic wear—get a full pre-purchase inspection from a Mercedes specialist and ask the seller specifically about what failed on the last two MOTs.
What to check before buying a 2019 Mercedes Benz A 200 Amg Line Auto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (72%) | 91 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (28%) | 35 | 99.3% | 0.03 |
2019 Mercedes Benz A 200 Amg Line Auto — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 21 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 81% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
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