Mercedes A150 Classic SE Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Mercedes A150 Classic SE reliable? We analysed 1,268 real MOT tests across 216 vehicles to find out.
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The Mercedes A150 Classic SE is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mercedes A150 Classic SE.
Mercedes A150 Classic SE Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mercedes A150 Classic SE. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mercedes A150 Classic SE Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Mercedes A150 Classic SE fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Mercedes A150 Classic SE Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mercedes A150 Classic SE owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mercedes A150 Classic SE Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes A150 Classic SE MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Mercedes A150 Classic SE Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes A150 Classic SE THIS CAR | 78.9% | 1,268 | 84,310 mi | — yrs |
| Mercedes Motorhome | 76.7% | 14,848 | 66,873 mi | 45 yrs |
| Mercedes Unknown | 79.2% | 11,881 | 102,484 mi | 39 yrs |
| Mercedes Camper | 74.6% | 8,342 | 82,260 mi | 47 yrs |
| Suzuki Celerio SZ2 | 96% | 2,420 | 33,325 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Mercedes Motorhome (76.7% pass rate) and the Mercedes Unknown (79.2% pass rate), the Mercedes A150 Classic SE sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Mercedes A150 Classic SE has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.9% across 1,268 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm with 1 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
A typical Mercedes A150 Classic SE owner drives around 4,431 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.