Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport Executive MHEV A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport Executive MHEV A reliable? We analysed 314 real MOT tests across 277 vehicles to find out.
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The Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport Executive MHEV A 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 Executive MHEV A.
Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport Executive MHEV A Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport Executive MHEV A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport Executive MHEV A MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport Executive MHEV A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport Executive MHEV A Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport Executive MHEV A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport Executive MHEV A 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 Executive MHEV A year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 310 | 91.6% | 15,466 | 23,732 | 32,985 |
How Long Does a Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport Executive MHEV A Last?
Based on 277 Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport Executive MHEV A vehicles on UK roads.
Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport Executive MHEV A Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport Executive MHEV A 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 Executive MHEV A
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.6% MOT pass rate from 310 tests
The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport Executive MHEV A is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.6% across 310 tests.
How Does the Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport Executive MHEV A 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 Executive MHEV A THIS CAR | 91.7% | 314 | 23,596 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 |
| Honda Ns | 86.1% | 309 | 6,692 mi | 42 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 Executive MHEV A outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport Executive MHEV A has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.7% across 314 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 Executive MHEV A with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
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.