Mercedes-Benz A 180 Se D
From 615 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, 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.
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 12 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 12 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 7 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 5 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 3 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 3 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 2 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 2 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 27.5% of A 180 Se D failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 29.4% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £105.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.9% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 82.6% | engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all A 180 Se Ds tested had between 20,441 and 42,840 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 33,799 median miles, the A 180 Se D has 0.037 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz A 180 Se D MOT pass rate?
The Mercedes-Benz A 180 Se D has a 87.5% MOT pass rate based on 615 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz A 180 Se D?
The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes-Benz A 180 Se D is engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction, 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 Se D at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes-Benz A 180 Se D is 33,799 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,441 and 42,840 miles.
Buying a used A 180 Se 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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