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How reliable is the Mercedes Benz A 250 Amg Line Premium + E A?

Owner-reported reliability data — inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.

The Mercedes Benz A 250 Amg Line Premium + E A consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. The most commonly reported issues are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.

Reliability & Breakdown Risk
92.7% pass rate

Above average reliability

Based on 2,743 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 92.7%.

First-time inspection pass rate92.7%
Dangerous defect rate
1.9%
Retest rate
6.6%
Typical mileage by age2020 cohort
Age 3
47,678 km
Age 5
62,886 km
Age 10
Most common inspection failures
A tyre seriously damaged1.4%
A tyre cords visible or damaged0.9%
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements0.7%
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements0.7%
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen0.4%
Where failures most often occur
Front Nearside(1.3%)
Front Offside(1.2%)
Rear Nearside(1%)
Reliability indicators are model-level averages from Carlytics-analyzed inspection and breakdown records, not specific to this individual vehicle.

Mercedes Benz A 250 Amg Line Premium + E A reliability by year

How the Mercedes Benz A 250 Amg Line Premium + E A performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.

Year cohortPass rateTypical mileage @ 5 yrs
202092.7%62,886 km
202194.6%

Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction

These figures describe the Mercedes Benz A 250 Amg Line Premium + E A as a model. The reliability of any individual Mercedes Benz A 250 Amg Line Premium + E A also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the Mercedes Benz A 250 Amg Line Premium + E A reliable?

Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Mercedes Benz A 250 Amg Line Premium + E A consistently passes first-time inspections at an above-average rate. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 93%. Reliability varies by year and engine — see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.

What are the common problems on the Mercedes Benz A 250 Amg Line Premium + E A?

The most common owner-reported issues are: A tyre seriously damaged (1.4% of inspections); A tyre cords visible or damaged (0.9% of inspections); The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (0.7% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (0.7% of inspections); Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen (0.4% of inspections).

What mileage is normal for a Mercedes Benz A 250 Amg Line Premium + E A?

For a typical Mercedes Benz A 250 Amg Line Premium + E A, owner-reported average mileage works out to about 47,678 km at 3 years, 62,886 km at 5 years, and — at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution — high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.

How do I check a specific Mercedes Benz A 250 Amg Line Premium + E A before buying?

Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car — model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.

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