Mercedes Benz Amg A 35 Premium + 4matic Ed A (2022)

661 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87.7% first-time pass rate

2022 Mercedes Benz Amg A 35 Premium + 4matic Ed A

CarHunch analysed 661 real MOT records for the 2022 Mercedes Benz Amg A 35 Premium + 4matic Ed A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2022 Mercedes-AMG A 35 passes its MOT first time in 87.7% of cases, well ahead of the UK average of 80%, suggesting this hot hatchback is built and maintained to a higher standard than most cars its age. Dangerous defects have appeared in only 11% of vehicles tested—comfortably below the 20% threshold that would signal a systemic design or build concern.

At 22,749 miles median, these cars are running at a typical mileage for their age, yet averaging just 0.17 failures per vehicle indicates owners are catching problems early or simply not running into them. The 0.7 advisories per car are minor wear items rather than serious faults, so your main action as a buyer should be to check the full MOT history for any pattern of repeat issues—but this cohort inspires confidence overall.

Generally reliable 7.7% above UK average
87.7%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
22,749
typical mileage
15,809–30,869 middle half
11%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.17
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2022 Mercedes Benz Amg A 35 Premium + 4matic Ed A

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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Mercedes Benz Amg A 35 Premium + 4matic Ed A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

15,809
low mileage
22,749
typical
30,869
high mileage

Half of all 2022 Mercedes Benz Amg A 35 Premium + 4matic Ed A vehicles fall between 15,809 and 30,869 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.17
Avg failures per vehicle
0.7
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Mercedes Benz Amg A 35 Premium + 4matic Ed A:

2021