2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG MOT pass rate and common faults

301 MOT tests in 2024. 84.0% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time84.0%
Failed or needed repairs15.9%
Typical mileage at test33,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 301 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.0%
    23 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.3%
  3. Road Wheels - condition: fractured2.0%
    9 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    14 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.7%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.7%
    6 marked dangerous
  8. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.7%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    5 marked dangerous
  10. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres11.3%
  2. Wheels2.0%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.0%
  4. Brakes1.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  6. Lights & electrics1.3%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.7%
  8. Suspension0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.0%
  3. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre4.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.0%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG?

In 2024, 84.0% of 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG cars passed their MOT first time, across 301 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; road wheels - condition: fractured. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Mercedes-Benz AMG reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).