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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:

  • Other42%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension31%
  • Brakes25%
  • Lamps & electrical14%
  • Steering5%
  • Visibility4%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%

Mercedes-benz B180 cdi pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
3683%
4786%
5786%
6786%
7875%
8786%
9875%
10786%
111060%
12771%
13667%
14450%

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:

  1. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
  2. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (4 times)
  3. Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (4 times)
  4. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (4 times)
  5. Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
  6. Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (3 times)
  7. Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  8. both front tyres getting near to limit (2 times)
  9. Emission not detected because the vehicle is too clean (2 times)
  10. Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  11. Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  12. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  13. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  14. Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (2 times)
  15. 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

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg 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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