Mercedes AMG CLA 35 Premium + 4MATIC A
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 1,056 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
90%
Total Tests
1,056
Highest Pass Rate
2020 (93%)
Years Covered
3
About the Mercedes AMG CLA 35 Premium + 4MATIC A
The Mercedes AMG CLA 35 Premium + 4MATIC A was MOT tested 1,056 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2019 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 90%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 model has the highest pass rate at 93% from 453 tests. The 2019 model has the lowest at 85%. The 8 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
Newer Mercedes AMG CLA 35 Premium + 4MATIC As pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 7 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2019) averages 37,335 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 24,266 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Questions about the Mercedes AMG CLA 35 Premium + 4MATIC A
Is the Mercedes AMG CLA 35 Premium + 4MATIC A reliable?
Across its 3 model years in our data (2019 to 2021), the Mercedes AMG CLA 35 Premium + 4MATIC A averages a 90% MOT pass rate, from 1,056 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 8 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2020 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 93%.
Which year Mercedes AMG CLA 35 Premium + 4MATIC A has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2020 Mercedes AMG CLA 35 Premium + 4MATIC A has the highest MOT pass rate at 93%, while the 2019 model has the lowest at 85%, a 8 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Mercedes AMG CLA 35 Premium + 4MATIC As more reliable?
Newer Mercedes AMG CLA 35 Premium + 4MATIC As pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 7 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.
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