MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz B180 cdi
6 vehicles · 84 completed MOT tests analysed
76%
MOT pass rate
Based on 6 Mercedes-benz B180 cdi vehicles and 84 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz B180 cdi has an overall 76% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 111,377 miles.
6
Vehicles
84
MOT tests
8,582
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz B180 cdi problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz B180 cdi MOT tests:
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Other42%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension31%
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Brakes25%
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Lamps & electrical14%
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Steering5%
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Visibility4%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Mercedes-benz B180 cdi pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 83% |
| 4 | 7 | 86% |
| 5 | 7 | 86% |
| 6 | 7 | 86% |
| 7 | 8 | 75% |
| 8 | 7 | 86% |
| 9 | 8 | 75% |
| 10 | 7 | 86% |
| 11 | 10 | 60% |
| 12 | 7 | 71% |
| 13 | 6 | 67% |
| 14 | 4 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (6)
Most common Mercedes-benz B180 cdi MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz B180 cdi MOT tests:
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (4 times)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (4 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (4 times)
- Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (3 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- both front tyres getting near to limit (2 times)
- Emission not detected because the vehicle is too clean (2 times)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (2 times)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
Mercedes-benz B180 cdi pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 25 | 76% | 128,398 |
| 2013 | 2 | 25 | 84% | 75,158 |
| 2011 | 1 | 16 | 75% | 131,742 |
| 2010 | 1 | 18 | 67% | 129,410 |
Mercedes-benz B180 cdi reliability FAQ
Across 6 Mercedes-benz B180 cdi vehicles in our MOT data,
76% pass the MOT (a 24% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz B180 cdi MOT issues are:
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ; Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt .
The typical Mercedes-benz B180 cdi in our data has covered around
111,377 miles.
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