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

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Is the Mercedes-benz A 180 D AMG Line reliable? We analysed 920 real MOT tests across 255 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 920 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
93.5%
Typical Mileage
64,045mi
Annual Mileage
9,266mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes-benz A 180 D AMG Line 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 D AMG Line.

Mercedes-benz A 180 D AMG Line Number Plates

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

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

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

Low usage
6,802 mi/yr
Typical
9,266 mi/yr
Average
10,484 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,948 mi/yr

Mercedes-benz A 180 D AMG Line Mileage Distribution

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

Median
64,045 mi
75th Percentile
83,440 mi
95th Percentile
116,638 mi
Max Recorded
163,884 mi

How Does the Mercedes-benz A 180 D AMG Line 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 D AMG Line THIS CAR 93.5% 920 64,045 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
Isuzu D-max Utah Vision D/c Td Auto 76.3% 1,095 79,409 mi 13 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 D AMG Line outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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

The Mercedes-benz A 180 D AMG Line has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.5% across 920 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Mercedes-benz A 180 D AMG Line owner drives around 9,266 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 D AMG Line — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz A 180 D AMG Line reliable?
Based on 920 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz A 180 D AMG Line has a 93.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz A 180 D AMG Line?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz A 180 D AMG Line do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz A 180 D AMG Line does around 9,266 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz A 180 D AMG Line last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes-benz A 180 D AMG Line?
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.