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Mercedes Benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mercedes Benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A. Check any A 180 Sport Executve Edition A by registration number below.

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95.5%

Avg Pass Rate

+5.3%

vs Mercedes Benz Avg

2

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Mercedes Benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mercedes Benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A has an average MOT pass rate of 95.5%, which is 5.3 percentage points above the Mercedes Benz brand average of 90.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the A 180 Sport Executve Edition A is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Mercedes Benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A fails its MOT are a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. If you are preparing your A 180 Sport Executve Edition A for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Mercedes Benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mercedes Benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 238 vehicles

96.6%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Dangerous Defects

0.4%

Retest Rate

2.1%

Mileage at 3yr

33k mi

2021

Based on 1,118 vehicles

94.4%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

6.7%

Mileage at 3yr

34k mi

Top MOT Failures — Mercedes Benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A

The most common reasons a Mercedes Benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A tyre seriously damaged

1.2%
2

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.1%
3

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

1.0%
Mercedes Benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

1.7%

Front Offside

1.3%

Front Nearside Inner

1.3%

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See detailed fault analysis for Mercedes Benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A

Mercedes Benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mercedes Benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A is 95.5% compared to the Mercedes Benz average of 90.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Mercedes Benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A?
The most common MOT failures on the Mercedes Benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A are: A tyre seriously damaged (1.2%), Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.1%), The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (1.0%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Mercedes Benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 95.5%, the Mercedes Benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Mercedes Benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Mercedes Benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A?
Typical mileage for the Mercedes Benz A 180 Sport Executve Edition A: 33,340 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used A 180 Sport Executve Edition A to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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