MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz A 180

Q: Is the Mercedes-benz A 180 reliable?

Across 74 Mercedes-benz A 180 vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

74 vehicles · 329 completed MOT tests analysed

85%

MOT pass rate

Based on 74 Mercedes-benz A 180 vehicles and 329 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz A 180 has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 58,391 miles.

Vehicles

329

MOT tests

7,528

Avg miles / year

1.2

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz A 180 problem areas

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

Tyres, wheels & suspension43%
Brakes27%
Other19%
Visibility5%
Lamps & electrical5%
Seatbelts & equipment3%
Identification & plates2%
Emissions & nuisance1%

Mercedes-benz A 180 pass rate by age

How the Mercedes-benz A 180's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	1	100%
3	36	83%
4	36	81%
5	37	86%
6	37	86%
7	33	82%
8	29	79%
9	27	89%
10	27	85%
11	29	83%
12	17	94%
13	11	91%
14	3	100%
15	4	75%
16	1	100%
17	1	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (59), Diesel (15)

Most common Mercedes-benz A 180 MOT faults

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (18 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (16 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (12 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (11 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (10 times)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (6 times)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (6 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (6 times)
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (6 times)
sill covers fitted (5 times)
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) (5 times)
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (5 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (4 times)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (4 times)

Mercedes-benz A 180 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2022	1	1	100%	6,400
2020	4	18	67%	56,436
2019	6	32	84%	62,951
2018	8	35	91%	52,983
2017	8	60	82%	86,639
2016	10	34	85%	60,669
2015	10	29	97%	50,163
2014	9	31	84%	45,579
2013	15	40	88%	50,507
2010	1	15	87%	69,349
2009	2	34	79%	148,614

Mercedes-benz A 180 reliability FAQ

Across 74 Mercedes-benz A 180 vehicles in our MOT data, 85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about 1.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz A 180 MOT issues are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)).

The typical Mercedes-benz A 180 in our data has covered around 58,391 miles.

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