Mercedes-Benz A 180 Sport D
From 201 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 4 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 suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 4 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 4 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 2 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 2 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 1 |
| fuel system leaking, or missing or ineffective filler cap | 1 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 1 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 23.8% of A 180 Sport D failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 42.9% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £122.
Typical mileage
Half of all A 180 Sport Ds tested had between 26,232 and 56,187 miles on the clock.
At 46,037 median miles, the A 180 Sport D has 0.023 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz A 180 Sport D MOT pass rate?
The Mercedes-Benz A 180 Sport D has a 89.6% MOT pass rate based on 201 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz A 180 Sport D?
The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes-Benz A 180 Sport D is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 4 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Mercedes-Benz A 180 Sport D at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes-Benz A 180 Sport D is 46,037 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 26,232 and 56,187 miles.
Buying a used A 180 Sport 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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