Mercedes-benz A-class vs Mercedes-benz Amg gt edition 476 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 edition 476 auto
95%
MOT pass rate · 7 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz A-class (78%) and Mercedes-benz Amg gt edition 476 auto (95%) 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 edition 476 auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 95% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 5% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 | 0.4 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 86,210 mi | 13,036 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 362,612 | 7 |
Most common faults
Mercedes-benz A-class
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Mercedes-benz Amg gt edition 476 auto
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside front and offside front tyre wearing at inner tread area
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz A-class (78%) and Mercedes-benz Amg gt edition 476 auto (95%) 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 edition 476 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.