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

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98.7%

Avg Pass Rate

+8.5%

vs Mercedes Benz Avg

9

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Mercedes Benz Cla 180 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mercedes Benz Cla 180 has an average MOT pass rate of 98.7%, which is 8.5 percentage points above the Mercedes Benz brand average of 90.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Cla 180 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Mercedes Benz Cla 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 Cla 180 performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 58 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

2020

Based on 120 vehicles

97.5%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Mileage at 5yr

75k mi

2019

Based on 77 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

2018

Based on 84 vehicles

98.8%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

2017

Based on 71 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

2016

Based on 97 vehicles

97.9%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Mileage at 10yr

130k mi

2015

Based on 76 vehicles

97.4%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Mileage at 10yr

150k mi

2014

Based on 58 vehicles

98.3%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Mileage at 5yr

62k mi

Mileage at 10yr

123k mi

2013

Based on 50 vehicles

98.0%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

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See detailed fault analysis for Mercedes Benz Cla 180

Mercedes Benz Cla 180 — Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz Cla 180?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz Cla 180 is 98.7% 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 Cla 180?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Mercedes Benz Cla 180 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 98.7%, the Mercedes Benz Cla 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 Cla 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 Cla 180?
Typical mileage for the Mercedes Benz Cla 180: 74,884 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Cla 180 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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