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Mercedes-benz A180 SE Eco CDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mercedes-benz A180 SE Eco CDI reliable? We analysed 751 real MOT tests across 153 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 751 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
92.1%
Typical Mileage
77,511mi
Annual Mileage
8,159mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes-benz A180 SE Eco 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 SE Eco CDI.

Mercedes-benz A180 SE Eco CDI Number Plates

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

Mercedes-benz A180 SE Eco CDI Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
5,663 mi/yr
Typical
8,159 mi/yr
Average
8,857 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,622 mi/yr

Mercedes-benz A180 SE Eco CDI Mileage Distribution

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

Median
77,511 mi
75th Percentile
99,956 mi
95th Percentile
128,924 mi
Max Recorded
192,501 mi

How Does the Mercedes-benz A180 SE Eco 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 SE Eco CDI THIS CAR 92.1% 751 77,511 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
Polaris Sportsman 88.3% 299 1,530 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Mercedes-benz A180 SE Eco CDI?

The Mercedes-benz A180 SE Eco CDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.1% across 751 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Mercedes-benz A180 SE Eco CDI owner drives around 8,159 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 SE Eco CDI — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz A180 SE Eco CDI reliable?
Based on 751 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz A180 SE Eco CDI has a 92.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz A180 SE Eco CDI?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz A180 SE Eco CDI do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz A180 SE Eco CDI does around 8,159 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz A180 SE Eco CDI last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes-benz A180 SE Eco 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.