Used Mercedes AMG A45 2019-present reliability
Category: Hot hatch
The A45 turns the hot hatch dial to 11, offering bucketloads of speed, excitement and luxury.
What should I look for in a used Mercedes AMG A45 hatchback?
Being a fast car, make sure the Mercedes AMG A45 your looking hasn't been ragged around too much – check the tyres have good tread on them and, on your test drive, make sure it drives without any odd rattles or slack.
The five-star Euro NCAP safety rating awarded to the regular Mercedes A-Class doesn't apply to this version, but safety should be strong. Automatic emergency braking (AEB), lane-keeping assistance, blind-spot monitoring and driver attention monitoring are present on all models.
What are the most common problems with a used Mercedes AMG A45 hatchback?
There aren't any recalls that are specific to the A45 and most that apply to the regular A-Class – see here – are from before the A45 began production.
Is a used Mercedes AMG A45 hatchback reliable?
Unfortunately, Mercedes as a brand didn’t do particularly well in the latest What Car? Reliability Survey, ranking 23rd out of 32 manufacturers. The A45 isn't specifically referenced, although the regular A-Class didn’t do very well in the family car category. In a class of 37, it came in 34th place.
If you'd like to see the full reliability list, head to the What Car? Reliability Survey pages for more information.
