Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Mercedes Benz Amg A 45 S 4matic+ Plus Auto?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Mercedes Benz Amg A 45 S 4matic+ Plus Auto?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Mercedes Benz Amg A 45 S 4matic+ Plus Auto?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Mercedes Benz Amg A 45 S 4matic+ Plus Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 227 vehicles, the 2022 Mercedes Benz Amg A 45 S 4matic+ Plus Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Mercedes Benz Amg A 45 S 4matic+ Plus Auto?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Mercedes Benz Amg A 45 S 4matic+ Plus Auto (2022)

227 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.6% first-time pass rate

2022 Mercedes Benz Amg A 45 S 4matic+ Plus Auto

CarHunch analysed 227 real MOT records for the 2022 Mercedes Benz Amg A 45 S 4matic+ Plus Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This AMG A 45 S is more reliable than average, with an 88.3% first-time MOT pass rate that beats the UK average of 80%. Only 3.5% of these cars have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so safety issues are rare enough not to be a buyer concern.

The median mileage of 18,600 miles is perfectly normal for a 2022 model, and the minimal failure rate of 0.11 per vehicle suggests the powertrain and major systems are holding up well. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection to check the air suspension and turbocharger internals, as these are the components most likely to crop up as advisories on performance-focused Mercs.

We have limited data for the 2022 Mercedes Benz Amg A 45 S 4matic+ Plus Auto — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

94.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.11

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

19k

Middle half: 13k–27k

For context

These stats describe 227 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 227 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	225	94.5%	0.11

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,009 Mercedes Benz Amg A 45 S 4matic+ Plus Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 35.6%

715

Black 31.4%

631

White 15.6%

313

Blue 6%

121

Red 5.5%

111

Yellow 3.5%

Silver 2.4%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Mercedes Benz Amg A 45 S 4matic+ Plus Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

18,600

typical

12,517

low mileage

26,536

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Mercedes Benz Amg A 45 S 4matic+ Plus Auto vehicles fall between 12,517 and 26,536 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 12,517 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 12,517–26,536 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Mercedes Benz Amg A 45 S 4matic+ Plus Autos sit.

⚠ Over 35,823 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.11

Avg failures per vehicle

0.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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