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Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Line ED Executive Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Line ED Executive reliable? We analysed 317 real MOT tests across 157 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 317 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
93.7%
Typical Mileage
26,655mi
Annual Mileage
6,660mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Line ED Executive is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Line ED Executive.

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Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Line ED Executive. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Line ED Executive MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Line ED Executive to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

91.8%
2022
94%
2021

Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Line ED Executive Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Line ED Executive models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2

Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Line ED Executive Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Line ED Executive owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,507 mi/yr
Typical
6,660 mi/yr
Average
8,118 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,471 mi/yr

Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Line ED Executive MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Line ED Executive year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 85 91.8% 17,112 21,915 32,887
2021 216 94.0% 20,207 27,048 35,692

How Long Does a Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Line ED Executive Last?

Based on 157 Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Line ED Executive vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.3 years
Median
3.0 years

Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Line ED Executive Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Line ED Executive MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
26,655 mi
75th Percentile
35,402 mi
95th Percentile
55,355 mi
Max Recorded
95,512 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Line ED Executive

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2021

94.0% MOT pass rate from 216 tests

Year to avoid
2022

91.8% MOT pass rate from 85 tests

The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Line ED Executive is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.0% across 216 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Line ED Executive Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Line ED Executive THIS CAR 93.7% 317 26,655 mi — yrs
Mercedes-benz C 77.6% 8,031,355 77,082 mi 32 yrs
Mercedes-benz E 79.4% 4,722,746 83,960 mi 33 yrs
Mercedes-benz A-class 77.6% 4,204,702 57,023 mi 28 yrs
Tgb 303R 76.6% 427 7,072 mi 19 yrs

Compared to the Mercedes-benz C (77.6% pass rate) and the Mercedes-benz E (79.4% pass rate), the Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Line ED Executive outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Line ED Executive?

The Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Line ED Executive has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.7% across 317 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Line ED Executive with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Line ED Executive owner drives around 6,660 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Line ED Executive — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Line ED Executive reliable?
Based on 317 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Line ED Executive has a 93.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Line ED Executive?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Line ED Executive do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Line ED Executive does around 6,660 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Line ED Executive last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Line ED Executive?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Line ED Executive?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Line ED Executive is 2021 with a 94.0% pass rate across 216 tests.