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MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz A 180 sport executive d

73 vehicles · 236 completed MOT tests analysed
90%
MOT pass rate

Based on 73 Mercedes-benz A 180 sport executive d vehicles and 236 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz A 180 sport executive d has an overall 90% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 58,173 miles.

73
Vehicles
236
MOT tests
11,254
Avg miles / year
1
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz A 180 sport executive d problem areas

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

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension53%
  • Brakes29%
  • Other13%
  • Visibility4%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%
  • Identification & plates2%
  • Lamps & electrical1%

Mercedes-benz A 180 sport executive d pass rate by age

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

Age (years)TestsPass rate
2250%
37288%
47090%
55292%
62692%
74100%

Fuel types: Diesel (73)

Most common Mercedes-benz A 180 sport executive d MOT faults

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

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (19 times)
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (17 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (11 times)
  4. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (10 times)
  5. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (10 times)
  6. Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (5 times)
  7. Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
  8. Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (4 times)
  9. Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (4 times)
  10. Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (4 times)
  11. Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
  12. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
  13. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
  14. Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (3 times)
  15. Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)

Mercedes-benz A 180 sport executive d pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2021 20 52 92% 47,021
2020 28 106 91% 62,004
2019 14 68 87% 68,351

Mercedes-benz A 180 sport executive d reliability FAQ

Across 73 Mercedes-benz A 180 sport executive d vehicles in our MOT data, 90% pass the MOT (a 10% failure rate), with about 1 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz A 180 sport executive 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)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Mercedes-benz A 180 sport executive d in our data has covered around 58,173 miles.

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