Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Mercedes Benz Cla 180 Amg Ln Prm+ Night Ed A?

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 Cla 180 Amg Ln Prm+ Night Ed A?

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 Cla 180 Amg Ln Prm+ Night Ed A?

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.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Mercedes Benz Cla 180 Amg Ln Prm+ Night Ed A?

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 Cla 180 Amg Ln Prm+ Night Ed A (2022)

Q: Is the 2022 Mercedes Benz Cla 180 Amg Ln Prm+ Night Ed A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 521 vehicles, the 2022 Mercedes Benz Cla 180 Amg Ln Prm+ Night Ed A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

521 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.1% first-time pass rate

2022 Mercedes Benz Cla 180 Amg Ln Prm+ Night Ed A

CarHunch analysed 521 real MOT records for the 2022 Mercedes Benz Cla 180 Amg Ln Prm+ Night Ed A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2022 CLA 180 is a genuinely reliable early-stage used buy, with an 86.6% first-time pass rate that sits 6.6 points above the UK average—and only 5% have ever recorded a dangerous defect, well below the risk threshold. Petrol engines in this spec tend to be straightforward, so you're not dealing with complex hybrid or diesel complexity here.

At 24,547 km average, these cars are still relatively low-mileage with minimal wear, and the 0.14 failures per vehicle suggests owners aren't encountering serious mechanical problems yet. The 0.8 advisories per test indicate some minor maintenance flags (likely suspension or trim items typical of Mercedes), so budget for preventative servicing—but grab an independent pre-purchase inspection focusing on the cooling system and gearbox before you commit.

The 2022 Mercedes Benz Cla 180 Amg Ln Prm+ Night Ed A passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (93.1% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

93.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.14

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

23k

Middle half: 15k–31k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 93.1% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 521 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 521 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,381 Mercedes Benz Cla 180 Amg Ln Prm+ Night Ed A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 31.9%

440

White 30.3%

418

Grey 24.1%

333

Blue 6.7%

Red 3.9%

Silver 3.2%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Mercedes Benz Cla 180 Amg Ln Prm+ Night Ed A 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.

23,226

typical

15,253

low mileage

31,189

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Mercedes Benz Cla 180 Amg Ln Prm+ Night Ed A vehicles fall between 15,253 and 31,189 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 15,253 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.

✓ 15,253–31,189 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Mercedes Benz Cla 180 Amg Ln Prm+ Night Ed As sit.

⚠ Over 42,105 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

0.14

Avg failures per vehicle

0.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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