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Mercedes-benz A-class vs Mercedes-benz Amg gt black series auto: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Mercedes-benz A-class
78%
MOT pass rate · 362,612 vehicles
Mercedes-benz Amg gt black series auto
96%
MOT pass rate · 48 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz A-class (78%) and Mercedes-benz Amg gt black series auto (96%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Mercedes-benz A-class Mercedes-benz Amg gt black series auto
MOT pass rate 78% 96% ✓
MOT failure rate 22% 4% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.6 0.2 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 3% ✓ 20%
Average mileage 86,210 mi 4,059 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 362,612 48

Most common faults

Mercedes-benz A-class

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  5. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Mercedes-benz Amg gt black series auto

  1. Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
  2. Offside Rear Nail in tyre
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz A-class (78%) and Mercedes-benz Amg gt black series auto (96%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Mercedes-benz A-class report Full Mercedes-benz Amg gt black series auto report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.