Mercedes-Benz A 180 Amg Line Executive D
From 200 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 6 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 brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 6 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 3 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 3 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
| a seat belt or flexible stalk damaged | 1 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1 |
| brake performance unable to be tested | 1 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured and affecting the driver's view of the road or of an obligatory external mirror | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 50% of failures are serious: 37.5% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 12.5% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £85.
Typical mileage
Half of all A 180 Amg Line Executive Ds tested had between 28,699 and 58,694 miles on the clock.
At 44,299 median miles, the A 180 Amg Line Executive D has 0.032 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz A 180 Amg Line Executive D MOT pass rate?
The Mercedes-Benz A 180 Amg Line Executive D has a 86% MOT pass rate based on 200 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz A 180 Amg Line Executive D?
The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes-Benz A 180 Amg Line Executive D is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 6 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 Executive D at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes-Benz A 180 Amg Line Executive D is 44,299 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 28,699 and 58,694 miles.
Buying a used A 180 Amg Line Executive D?
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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