MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz A 180 se d

406 vehicles · 1,318 completed MOT tests analysed

88%

MOT pass rate

Based on 406 Mercedes-benz A 180 se d vehicles and 1,318 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz A 180 se d has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 52,175 miles.

406

Vehicles

1,318

MOT tests

10,227

Avg miles / year

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz A 180 se d problem areas

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

Tyres, wheels & suspension49%
Brakes23%
Other18%
Visibility5%
Lamps & electrical4%
Emissions & nuisance3%
Identification & plates1%
Seatbelts & equipment1%

Mercedes-benz A 180 se d pass rate by age

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

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	19	89%
3	445	88%
4	412	89%
5	325	88%
6	78	86%
7	14	86%

Fuel types: Diesel (406)

Most common Mercedes-benz A 180 se d MOT faults

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (94 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (89 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (51 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (47 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (34 times)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (26 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (24 times)
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) (21 times)
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (17 times)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test (17 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (17 times)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (15 times)
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (15 times)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (14 times)
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) (14 times)

Mercedes-benz A 180 se d pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2022	16	36	89%	50,014
2021	163	483	88%	48,135
2020	176	648	88%	55,470
2019	26	126	90%	55,061

Mercedes-benz A 180 se d reliability FAQ

Across 406 Mercedes-benz A 180 se d vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz A 180 se d 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)); Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).

The typical Mercedes-benz A 180 se d in our data has covered around 52,175 miles.

Compare the Mercedes-benz A 180 se d

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