Mercedes-benz A 180 D SE Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Mercedes-benz A 180 D SE reliable? We analysed 759 real MOT tests across 218 vehicles to find out.
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The Mercedes-benz A 180 D SE 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 SE.
Mercedes-benz A 180 D SE Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz A 180 D SE. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mercedes-benz A 180 D SE Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz A 180 D SE owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mercedes-benz A 180 D SE Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz A 180 D SE MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Mercedes-benz A 180 D SE 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 SE THIS CAR | 92.5% | 759 | 64,757 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 |
| Renault Koleos GT Line Blue DCI 4X4CVT | 89.4% | 1,499 | 32,139 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 D SE outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Mercedes-benz A 180 D SE has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.5% across 759 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 SE owner drives around 9,170 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.