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MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz 180

4 vehicles · 9 completed MOT tests analysed
89%
MOT pass rate

Based on 4 Mercedes-benz 180 vehicles and 9 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz 180 has an overall 89% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 40,541 miles.

4
Vehicles
9
MOT tests
3,783
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz 180 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz 180 MOT tests:

  • Other69%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension23%
  • Steering8%

Mercedes-benz 180 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
111100%
121100%
132100%
142100%
151100%

Fuel types: Petrol (4)

Most common Mercedes-benz 180 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz 180 MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l)) (1 times)
  2. Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l)) (1 times)
  3. Both front outer cv boots deteriorated, at time of test no sign of grease (1 times)
  4. Both front outer cv boots deteterioted, at time of test no sign of grease (1 times)
  5. All 4 tyres cracked on inner & outer edges (1 times)
  6. Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (1 times)
  7. Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (1 times)
  9. Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (1 times)
  10. Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (1 times)
  11. Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (1 times)
  12. Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (1 times)
  13. Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (1 times)

Mercedes-benz 180 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2017 1 1 100% 63,587
2011 1 4 100% 56,106
2010 1 3 100% 40,002
1981 1 1 0% 2,469

Mercedes-benz 180 reliability FAQ

Across 4 Mercedes-benz 180 vehicles in our MOT data, 89% pass the MOT (a 11% failure rate), with about 1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz 180 MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l)); Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l)); Both front outer cv boots deteriorated, at time of test no sign of grease.

The typical Mercedes-benz 180 in our data has covered around 40,541 miles.

Compare the Mercedes-benz 180

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