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Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Ln Prem + Night ED A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Ln Prem + Night ED A reliable? We analysed 807 real MOT tests across 626 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 807 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.2%
Typical Mileage
22,119mi
Annual Mileage
5,573mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Ln Prem + Night ED A 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 Ln Prem + Night ED A.

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Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Ln Prem + Night ED A MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

91.2%
2023
89.4%
2022

Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Ln Prem + Night ED A Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2

Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Ln Prem + Night ED A Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
3,201 mi/yr
Typical
5,573 mi/yr
Average
6,484 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,154 mi/yr

Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Ln Prem + Night ED A 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 Ln Prem + Night ED A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 342 91.2% 15,360 20,868 29,563
2022 452 89.4% 15,792 22,730 29,975

How Long Does a Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Ln Prem + Night ED A Last?

Based on 626 Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Ln Prem + Night ED A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.2 years
Median
2.0 years

Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Ln Prem + Night ED A Mileage Distribution

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

Median
22,119 mi
75th Percentile
29,909 mi
95th Percentile
46,264 mi
Max Recorded
93,500 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Ln Prem + Night ED A

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

Best year
2023

91.2% MOT pass rate from 342 tests

Year to avoid
2022

89.4% MOT pass rate from 452 tests

The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Ln Prem + Night ED A is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.2% across 342 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.4% — 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 Ln Prem + Night ED A 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 Ln Prem + Night ED A THIS CAR 90.2% 807 22,119 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
Nissan Almera SE 74.8% 938 91,647 mi — 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 Ln Prem + Night ED A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Ln Prem + Night ED A?

The Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Ln Prem + Night ED A has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.2% across 807 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 Ln Prem + Night ED A 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 Ln Prem + Night ED A owner drives around 5,573 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 Ln Prem + Night ED A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Ln Prem + Night ED A reliable?
Based on 807 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Ln Prem + Night ED A has a 90.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Ln Prem + Night ED A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Ln Prem + Night ED A do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Ln Prem + Night ED A does around 5,573 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Ln Prem + Night ED A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Ln Prem + Night ED A?
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 Ln Prem + Night ED A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Ln Prem + Night ED A is 2023 with a 91.2% pass rate across 342 tests.