Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A reliable? We analysed 3,961 real MOT tests across 2,045 vehicles to find out.
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The Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition 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 Executve Edition A.
Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A 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 Executve Edition 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 Executve Edition A year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,237 | 91.6% | 16,624 | 25,158 | 36,254 |
| 2021 | 1,608 | 92.6% | 15,757 | 22,780 | 31,141 |
How Long Does a Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A Last?
Based on 2,045 Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A vehicles on UK roads.
Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition 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 Executve Edition A
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.6% MOT pass rate from 1,608 tests
91.6% MOT pass rate from 2,237 tests
The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.6% across 1,608 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.6% — 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 Executve Edition 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 Executve Edition A THIS CAR | 92.1% | 3,961 | 24,294 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 Zafira Exclusiv Cdti Eflx | 79.9% | 1,416 | 93,125 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 Executve Edition A outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Mercedes-benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.1% across 3,961 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 Executve Edition A 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 Executve Edition A owner drives around 5,902 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.