MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz A 180 d
5 vehicles · 41 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Mercedes-benz A 180 d vehicles and 41 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz A 180 d has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 91,564 miles.
5
Vehicles
41
MOT tests
11,995
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz A 180 d problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz A 180 d MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension36%
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Other20%
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Brakes20%
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Visibility14%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Emissions & nuisance8%
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Identification & plates2%
Mercedes-benz A 180 d pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 4 | 100% |
| 4 | 11 | 55% |
| 5 | 5 | 80% |
| 6 | 7 | 71% |
| 7 | 5 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 4 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (5)
Most common Mercedes-benz A 180 d MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz A 180 d MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on both edges slightly (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- UNDERTYETS FITTED (2 times)
- UNDERTRAYS FITTED (2 times)
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall bulging (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Front Brake Discs corroded on inner faces (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape on inner shoulder (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre out of shape on inner shoulder (1 times)
Mercedes-benz A 180 d pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 60,601 |
| 2018 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 113,290 |
| 2017 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 35,610 |
| 2016 | 2 | 22 | 73% | 124,159 |
Mercedes-benz A 180 d reliability FAQ
Across 5 Mercedes-benz A 180 d vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz A 180 d MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)).
The typical Mercedes-benz A 180 d in our data has covered around
91,564 miles.
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