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Mercedes-benz A180 Blue-cy AMG Sport CDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mercedes-benz A180 Blue-cy AMG Sport CDI reliable? We analysed 1,698 real MOT tests across 328 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,698 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
86.7%
Typical Mileage
79,966mi
Annual Mileage
9,037mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes-benz A180 Blue-cy AMG Sport CDI 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 Blue-cy AMG Sport CDI.

Mercedes-benz A180 Blue-cy AMG Sport CDI Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz A180 Blue-cy AMG Sport CDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Mercedes-benz A180 Blue-cy AMG Sport CDI Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz A180 Blue-cy AMG Sport CDI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
6,096 mi/yr
Typical
9,037 mi/yr
Average
9,579 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,982 mi/yr

Mercedes-benz A180 Blue-cy AMG Sport CDI Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz A180 Blue-cy AMG Sport CDI MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
79,966 mi
75th Percentile
103,101 mi
95th Percentile
140,446 mi
Max Recorded
1,495,165 mi

How Does the Mercedes-benz A180 Blue-cy AMG Sport CDI 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 Blue-cy AMG Sport CDI THIS CAR 86.7% 1,698 79,966 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 Fronter 61.6% 1,506 111,914 mi 34 yrs

Compared to the Mercedes-benz C (77.6% pass rate) and the Mercedes-benz E (79.4% pass rate), the Mercedes-benz A180 Blue-cy AMG Sport CDI outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mercedes-benz A180 Blue-cy AMG Sport CDI?

The Mercedes-benz A180 Blue-cy AMG Sport CDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.7% across 1,698 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Mercedes-benz A180 Blue-cy AMG Sport CDI owner drives around 9,037 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 A180 Blue-cy AMG Sport CDI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz A180 Blue-cy AMG Sport CDI reliable?
Based on 1,698 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz A180 Blue-cy AMG Sport CDI has a 86.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz A180 Blue-cy AMG Sport CDI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz A180 Blue-cy AMG Sport CDI do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz A180 Blue-cy AMG Sport CDI does around 9,037 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz A180 Blue-cy AMG Sport CDI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes-benz A180 Blue-cy AMG Sport CDI?
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.