Mercedes Benz Cla 220 Amg Line D Auto (2022)

123 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.7% first-time pass rate

2022 Mercedes Benz Cla 220 Amg Line D Auto

CarHunch analysed 123 real MOT records for the 2022 Mercedes Benz Cla 220 Amg Line D Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2022 CLA 220 AMG Line is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a 91.7% first-time pass rate against the 80% benchmark—a genuinely strong result that suggests Mercedes has built a solid diesel engine here. The dangerous defect rate of 3.2% is well below concerning levels, so structural or safety issues are uncommon in this cohort.

At just under 39,000 miles median mileage, these cars are still relatively young and lightly used, which partly explains the high pass rate, but the low average failure count of 0.11 per vehicle indicates they're holding up durably even as they rack up miles. Plan for one advisory item per MOT (typically minor wear items like brake pad thickness or fluid tops), but if you're shopping for one, a pre-purchase inspection focusing on the air filter and suspension bushings will catch the small stuff before you buy.

Generally reliable 11.7% above UK average
91.7%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
38,899
typical mileage
28,872–47,467 middle half
3.3%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.11
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2022 Mercedes Benz Cla 220 Amg Line D 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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Mercedes Benz Cla 220 Amg Line D Auto 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.

28,872
low mileage
38,899
typical
47,467
high mileage

Half of all 2022 Mercedes Benz Cla 220 Amg Line D Auto vehicles fall between 28,872 and 47,467 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.11
Avg failures per vehicle
1
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Mercedes Benz Cla 220 Amg Line D Auto:

2020 2021