Mercedes Benz A 180 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mercedes Benz A 180. Check any A 180 by registration number below.

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96.6%

Avg Pass Rate

+6.4%

vs Mercedes Benz Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Mercedes Benz A 180 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mercedes Benz A 180 has an average MOT pass rate of 96.6%, which is 6.4 percentage points above the Mercedes Benz brand average of 90.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the A 180 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Typical mileage for the A 180 is around 91,779 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used A 180, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Mercedes Benz A 180, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mercedes Benz A 180 performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 160 vehicles

96.9%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

70k mi

2020

Based on 189 vehicles

97.9%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

89k mi

2019

Based on 154 vehicles

99.4%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

83k mi

2018

Based on 111 vehicles

97.3%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

2017

Based on 179 vehicles

98.9%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

2016

Based on 210 vehicles

98.1%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

117k mi

2015

Based on 258 vehicles

96.9%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

68k mi

Mileage at 10yr

114k mi

2014

Based on 289 vehicles

97.2%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

99k mi

Mileage at 10yr

119k mi

2013

Based on 535 vehicles

97.0%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.3%

Retest Rate

21.9%

Mileage at 3yr

65k mi

Mileage at 5yr

92k mi

Mileage at 10yr

146k mi

2012

Based on 245 vehicles

96.7%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

39k mi

Mileage at 5yr

67k mi

2011

Based on 98 vehicles

92.9%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

54k mi

2010

Based on 159 vehicles

98.1%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

57k mi

2009

Based on 192 vehicles

96.4%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

64k mi

Mileage at 10yr

158k mi

2008

Based on 237 vehicles

97.5%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

77k mi

Mileage at 10yr

140k mi

2007

Based on 325 vehicles

95.7%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

69k mi

Mileage at 10yr

154k mi

2006

Based on 509 vehicles

93.1%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

94k mi

Mileage at 10yr

151k mi

2005

Based on 612 vehicles

95.9%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

76k mi

Mileage at 10yr

149k mi

2004

Based on 301 vehicles

93.0%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

176k mi

Typical Mileage — Mercedes Benz A 180

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2013 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used A 180.

At 3 Years

64,517

miles

At 5 Years

91,779

miles

At 10 Years

146,091

miles

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Mercedes Benz A 180 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mercedes Benz A 180 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz A 180?

The average MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz A 180 is 96.6% compared to the Mercedes Benz average of 90.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Mercedes Benz A 180?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Mercedes Benz A 180 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 96.6%, the Mercedes Benz A 180 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Mercedes Benz A 180?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Mercedes Benz A 180?

Typical mileage for the Mercedes Benz A 180: 69,500 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used A 180 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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