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Mercedes-benz A 180 D Sport Executive Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mercedes-benz A 180 D Sport Executive reliable? We analysed 886 real MOT tests across 219 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 886 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.5%
Typical Mileage
65,322mi
Annual Mileage
8,662mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes-benz A 180 D Sport 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 D Sport Executive.

Mercedes-benz A 180 D Sport Executive Number Plates

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

Mercedes-benz A 180 D Sport Executive Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
5,806 mi/yr
Typical
8,662 mi/yr
Average
9,464 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,857 mi/yr

Mercedes-benz A 180 D Sport Executive Mileage Distribution

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

Median
65,322 mi
75th Percentile
84,148 mi
95th Percentile
117,163 mi
Max Recorded
144,692 mi

How Does the Mercedes-benz A 180 D Sport 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 D Sport Executive THIS CAR 91.5% 886 65,322 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
Audi S4 TFSI QUATTRO Auto 91.6% 463 49,362 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 Sport Executive outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mercedes-benz A 180 D Sport Executive?

The Mercedes-benz A 180 D Sport Executive has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.5% across 886 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 Sport Executive owner drives around 8,662 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 Sport Executive — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz A 180 D Sport Executive reliable?
Based on 886 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz A 180 D Sport Executive has a 91.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz A 180 D Sport Executive?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz A 180 D Sport Executive do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz A 180 D Sport Executive does around 8,662 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz A 180 D Sport Executive last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes-benz A 180 D Sport 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.