Mercedes-Benz A180
From 367 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 9 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 9 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 8 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 6 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 5 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 4 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 4 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 4 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 4 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 3 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 3 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 95.1% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud |
Typical mileage
Half of all A180s tested had between 35,320 and 60,813 miles on the clock.
At 46,676 median miles, the A180 has 0.021 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz A180 MOT pass rate?
The Mercedes-Benz A180 has a 90.2% MOT pass rate based on 367 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz A180?
The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes-Benz A180 is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 9 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Mercedes-Benz A180 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes-Benz A180 is 46,676 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 35,320 and 60,813 miles.
Buying a used A180?
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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