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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mercedes Benz B180. Check any B180 by registration number below.

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89.8%

Avg Pass Rate

-0.4%

vs Mercedes Benz Avg

2

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Mercedes Benz B180 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mercedes Benz B180 has an average MOT pass rate of 89.8%, which is 0.4 percentage points below the Mercedes Benz brand average of 90.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the B180 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Mercedes Benz B180, 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 B180 performs at MOT across different model years.

2013

Based on 56 vehicles

91.1%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.1%

Retest Rate

18.4%

Mileage at 10yr

69k mi

2012

Based on 61 vehicles

88.5%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

17.0%

Mileage at 10yr

104k mi

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Nearside

5.4%

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83.5% pass rate

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92.7% pass rate

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85.8% pass rate

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87.8% pass rate

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100.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Mercedes Benz B180

Mercedes Benz B180 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mercedes Benz B180 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz B180?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz B180 is 89.8% 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 B180?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Mercedes Benz B180 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 89.8%, the Mercedes Benz B180 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 B180?
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 B180?
Typical mileage for the Mercedes Benz B180: 68,804 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used B180 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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