Mercedes-benz A 180 D Sport Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Mercedes-benz A 180 D Sport reliable? We analysed 830 real MOT tests across 216 vehicles to find out.
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The Mercedes-benz A 180 D Sport is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mercedes-benz A 180 D Sport.
Mercedes-benz A 180 D Sport — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Mercedes-benz A 180 D Sport — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1461cc
- Power
- 109 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 11.3 sec
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Black
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 102 g/km Band B
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £20
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £N/A
- Insurance group
- 13 of 50
Mercedes-benz A 180 D Sport Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz A 180 D Sport. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mercedes-benz A 180 D Sport Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz A 180 D Sport owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mercedes-benz A 180 D Sport Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz A 180 D Sport MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Mercedes-benz A 180 D Sport Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-benz A 180 D Sport THIS CAR | 90.5% | 830 | 65,922 mi | — yrs |
| Mercedes-benz C | 77.6% | 8,031,355 | 77,082 mi | 32 yrs |
| Mercedes-benz E | 79.4% | 4,722,746 | 83,960 mi | 33 yrs |
| Mercedes-benz A-class | 77.6% | 4,204,702 | 57,023 mi | 28 yrs |
| Audi A4 Sport Edition 35TDI MHEV Sa | 89% | 1,155 | 44,562 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Mercedes-benz C (77.6% pass rate) and the Mercedes-benz E (79.4% pass rate), the Mercedes-benz A 180 D Sport outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Mercedes-benz A 180 D Sport has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.5% across 830 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Mercedes-benz A 180 D Sport owner drives around 8,881 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.