Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport D Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport D reliable? We analysed 501 real MOT tests across 164 vehicles to find out.
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The Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport D 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 Sport D.
Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport D Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport D. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport D MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport D to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport D Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport D models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport D Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport D 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 Sport D MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport D year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 152 | 90.8% | 29,882 | 47,504 | 61,244 |
| 2020 | 151 | 84.8% | 27,092 | 39,857 | 54,396 |
| 2019 | 132 | 87.1% | 25,258 | 39,521 | 53,470 |
How Long Does a Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport D Last?
Based on 164 Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport D vehicles on UK roads.
Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport D Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport D MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport D
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
90.8% MOT pass rate from 152 tests
84.8% MOT pass rate from 151 tests
The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport D is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.8% across 152 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 84.8% — 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 Sport D 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 Sport D THIS CAR | 87.8% | 501 | 42,128 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 |
| Land Rover Defender D Auto | 89.7% | 682 | 37,754 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 Sport D outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport D has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.8% across 501 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 Sport D 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 Sport D owner drives around 9,177 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.