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

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Is the Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport D Auto reliable? We analysed 453 real MOT tests across 225 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 453 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
94.5%
Typical Mileage
45,428mi
Annual Mileage
8,813mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport D Auto 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 Auto.

Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport D Auto Number Plates

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

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

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

Low usage
6,423 mi/yr
Typical
8,813 mi/yr
Average
9,768 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,877 mi/yr

Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport D Auto Mileage Distribution

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

Median
45,428 mi
75th Percentile
60,804 mi
95th Percentile
87,195 mi
Max Recorded
521,874 mi

How Does the Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport D Auto 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 Auto THIS CAR 94.5% 453 45,428 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
Vauxhall Mokka Gs Turbo Auto 92.2% 446 22,139 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 Sport D Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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

The Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport D Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.5% across 453 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 Sport D Auto owner drives around 8,813 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 Sport D Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport D Auto reliable?
Based on 453 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport D Auto has a 94.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport D Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport D Auto do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport D Auto does around 8,813 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport D Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport D Auto?
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.