Mercedes-benz A 180 amg line d auto vs Mercedes-benz C: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mercedes-benz A 180 amg line d auto
93%
MOT pass rate · 264 vehicles
More reliable
Mercedes-benz C
78%
MOT pass rate · 675,043 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Mercedes-benz A 180 amg line d auto is the more reliable of the two — 93% pass first time versus 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Mercedes-benz A 180 amg line d auto | Mercedes-benz C |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 93% ✓ | 78% |
| MOT failure rate | 7% ✓ | 22% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 1.7 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 55,377 mi | 112,156 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 264 | 675,043 |
Most common faults
Mercedes-benz A 180 amg line d auto
No fault breakdown available.
Mercedes-benz C
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Mercedes-benz A 180 amg line d auto is the more reliable of the two — 93% pass first time versus 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Mercedes-benz A 180 amg line d auto report Full Mercedes-benz C 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.