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

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69.8%

Avg Pass Rate

-7.9%

vs Mercedes Avg

4

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Mercedes B180 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mercedes B180 has an average MOT pass rate of 69.8%, which is 7.9 percentage points below the Mercedes brand average of 77.7%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your B180 on the road.

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

2012

Based on 72 vehicles

69.4%Average
Mercedes average: 77.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.7%

Retest Rate

39.5%

2010

Based on 32 vehicles

71.9%Average
Mercedes average: 77.7%
Retest Rate

20.0%

2009

Based on 60 vehicles

61.7%Below Average
Mercedes average: 77.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.9%

Retest Rate

68.3%

0

Based on 105 vehicles

76.2%Good
Mercedes average: 77.7%
Mileage at 5yr

86k mi

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Offside

9.7%

Front Nearside

6.9%

Nearside

5.6%

Other Mercedes Models

Compare MOT reliability across Mercedes models.

Mercedes 316cdi

94.7% pass rate

Mercedes 207d

71.4% pass rate

Mercedes Hymer

76.6% pass rate

Mercedes 609d

66.7% pass rate

Mercedes Ml 250

80.5% pass rate

Mercedes SLS

93.8% 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 B180

Mercedes B180 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mercedes B180 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes B180?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mercedes B180 is 69.8% compared to the Mercedes average of 77.7%. 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 B180?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Mercedes B180 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 69.8%, the Mercedes B180 is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Mercedes 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 B180?
Typical mileage for the Mercedes B180: 85,584 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used B180 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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