Mercedes-Benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A
From 1,412 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer A 180 Sport Executve Edition As fare better: 2022 models pass at 95.8% vs 93.2% for 2021.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 20 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 | 20 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 7 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 7 |
| lamp not securely attached | 6 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 5 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 5 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 3 |
| wiper blade defective | 3 |
| a body panel or body component damaged or corroded and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, or insecure | 3 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 95.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, a body panel or body component damaged or corroded and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, or insecure |
| 2021 | 93.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all A 180 Sport Executve Edition As tested had between 13,569 and 24,828 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 17,269 median miles, the A 180 Sport Executve Edition A has 0.037 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A MOT pass rate?
The Mercedes-Benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A has a 93.6% MOT pass rate based on 1,412 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A?
The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes-Benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 20 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Mercedes-Benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes-Benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A is 17,269 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,569 and 24,828 miles.
Buying a used A 180 Sport Executve Edition 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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