MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz A180 cdi
9 vehicles · 122 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9 Mercedes-benz A180 cdi vehicles and 122 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz A180 cdi has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 127,178 miles.
9
Vehicles
122
MOT tests
8,511
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz A180 cdi problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz A180 cdi MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension38%
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Other35%
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Brakes18%
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Lamps & electrical11%
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Visibility4%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Body & structure2%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Mercedes-benz A180 cdi pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 9 | 100% |
| 4 | 9 | 89% |
| 5 | 10 | 90% |
| 6 | 10 | 90% |
| 7 | 11 | 73% |
| 8 | 13 | 62% |
| 9 | 12 | 67% |
| 10 | 12 | 67% |
| 11 | 10 | 80% |
| 12 | 11 | 64% |
| 13 | 5 | 60% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 4 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (9)
Most common Mercedes-benz A180 cdi MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz A180 cdi MOT tests:
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- UNDERTRAYS FITTED (5 times)
- Nearside Front FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING (4 times)
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (4 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (3 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing a full inspection of some components (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- UNDERTRAYS (2 times)
- FRONT UNDERTRAY FITTED (2 times)
- GLO-PLUG LIGHT IS ON (2 times)
Mercedes-benz A180 cdi pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 259,388 |
| 2014 | 3 | 42 | 71% | 100,114 |
| 2013 | 3 | 39 | 77% | 124,216 |
| 2010 | 1 | 19 | 68% | 119,577 |
| 2009 | 1 | 20 | 80% | 92,645 |
Mercedes-benz A180 cdi reliability FAQ
Across 9 Mercedes-benz A180 cdi vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz A180 cdi MOT issues are:
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); UNDERTRAYS FITTED; Nearside Front FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING.
The typical Mercedes-benz A180 cdi in our data has covered around
127,178 miles.
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