MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz A 180 cdi
2 vehicles · 14 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Mercedes-benz A 180 cdi vehicles and 14 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz A 180 cdi has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 125,810 miles.
2
Vehicles
14
MOT tests
14,602
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz A 180 cdi problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz A 180 cdi MOT tests:
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Brakes45%
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Emissions & nuisance20%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension15%
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Other10%
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Body & structure10%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
Mercedes-benz A 180 cdi pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (2)
Most common Mercedes-benz A 180 cdi MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz A 180 cdi MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) (1 times)
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DOWN TO TREAD WEAR BARS (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge DOWN TO TREAD WEAR BARS (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz A 180 cdi pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 13 | 69% | 151,506 |
| 2013 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 100,114 |
Mercedes-benz A 180 cdi reliability FAQ
Across 2 Mercedes-benz A 180 cdi vehicles in our MOT data,
71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about
1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz A 180 cdi MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)); Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)); Nearside Rear Nail in tyre .
The typical Mercedes-benz A 180 cdi in our data has covered around
125,810 miles.
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