Mercedes-Benz A 180 Amg Line Ed Executive A
From 1,324 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer A 180 Amg Line Ed Executive As fare better: 2022 models pass at 97.7% vs 91.9% for 2021.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 12 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 12 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 11 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 9 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 8 |
| lamp not securely attached | 7 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 6 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 4 |
| wiper blade defective | 3 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured and affecting the driver's view of the road or of an obligatory external mirror | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 97.7% | tyres on the same axle or on twin wheels are different sizes, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2021 | 91.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all A 180 Amg Line Ed Executive As tested had between 13,162 and 25,458 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 18,758 median miles, the A 180 Amg Line Ed Executive A has 0.036 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz A 180 Amg Line Ed Executive A MOT pass rate?
The Mercedes-Benz A 180 Amg Line Ed Executive A has a 93.3% MOT pass rate based on 1,324 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz A 180 Amg Line Ed Executive A?
The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes-Benz A 180 Amg Line Ed Executive A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 12 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Mercedes-Benz A 180 Amg Line Ed Executive A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes-Benz A 180 Amg Line Ed Executive A is 18,758 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,162 and 25,458 miles.
Buying a used A 180 Amg Line Ed Executive A?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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