Mercedes-benz A180 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Mercedes-benz A180 car check
Is the Mercedes-benz A180 reliable? We analysed 1,061 real MOT tests across 238 vehicles to find out.
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The Mercedes-benz A180 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mercedes-benz A180.
Mercedes-benz A180 Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz A180. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mercedes-benz A180 MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Mercedes-benz A180 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Mercedes-benz A180 Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Mercedes-benz A180 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Mercedes-benz A180 Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz A180 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mercedes-benz A180 MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mercedes-benz A180 year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 52 | 90.4% | 18,925 | 31,526 | 41,133 |
| 2018 | 66 | 86.4% | 35,529 | 45,278 | 57,721 |
| 2017 | 99 | 83.8% | 28,594 | 42,344 | 64,306 |
| 2016 | 141 | 85.1% | 28,136 | 42,343 | 58,367 |
| 2015 | 150 | 83.3% | 32,800 | 46,578 | 65,232 |
| 2014 | 142 | 82.4% | 36,255 | 49,946 | 67,636 |
| 2013 | 227 | 89.4% | 37,555 | 52,307 | 62,404 |
How Long Does a Mercedes-benz A180 Last?
Based on 238 Mercedes-benz A180 vehicles on UK roads.
Mercedes-benz A180 Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz A180 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 A180
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
90.4% MOT pass rate from 52 tests
82.4% MOT pass rate from 142 tests
The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz A180 is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.4% across 52 tests. The 2014 model year has the lowest pass rate at 82.4% — 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 A180 Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-benz A180 THIS CAR | 85.0% | 1,061 | 46,667 mi | 13 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 |
| Cpi Aragon 125 | 73% | 403 | 7,407 mi | 18 yrs |
Compared to the Mercedes-benz C (77.6% pass rate) and the Mercedes-benz E (79.4% pass rate), the Mercedes-benz A180 outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Mercedes-benz A180Should you buy a used Mercedes-benz A180?
The Mercedes-benz A180 has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.0% across 1,061 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 A180 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 A180 owner drives around 5,754 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.
In terms of longevity, most Mercedes-benz A180 models stay on UK roads for around 13 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
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.