Mercedes-benz A 180 d amg line auto vs Mercedes-benz A-class: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mercedes-benz A 180 d amg line auto
94%
MOT pass rate · 141 vehicles
More reliable
Mercedes-benz A-class
78%
MOT pass rate · 362,612 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Mercedes-benz A 180 d amg line auto is the more reliable of the two — 94% pass first time versus 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Mercedes-benz A 180 d amg line auto | Mercedes-benz A-class |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 94% ✓ | 78% |
| MOT failure rate | 6% ✓ | 22% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 0.0 ✓ | 1.6 |
| Dangerous-fault share | — ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 71,234 mi | 86,210 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 141 | 362,612 |
Most common faults
Mercedes-benz A 180 d amg line auto
No fault breakdown available.
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))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Mercedes-benz A 180 d amg line auto is the more reliable of the two — 94% pass first time versus 78%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Mercedes-benz A 180 d amg line auto report Full Mercedes-benz A-class 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.