Mercedes-benz A 180 SE Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Mercedes-benz A 180 SE reliable? We analysed 223 real MOT tests across 107 vehicles to find out.
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The Mercedes-benz A 180 SE 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 SE.
Mercedes-benz A 180 SE — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Mercedes-benz A 180 SE — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1332cc
- Power
- 136 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 9.2 sec
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- White
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 123 g/km Band D
- Emission class
- EURO 6 DG
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £145
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £79.75
- Insurance group
- 17 of 50
Mercedes-benz A 180 SE Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz A 180 SE. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mercedes-benz A 180 SE Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz A 180 SE 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 SE Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz A 180 SE 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 SE 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 SE THIS CAR | 96.4% | 223 | 39,572 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 |
| Bsa Bantom | 91.4% | 350 | 12,099 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 SE outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Mercedes-benz A 180 SEShould you buy a used Mercedes-benz A 180 SE?
The Mercedes-benz A 180 SE has an overall MOT pass rate of 96.4% across 223 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 SE owner drives around 6,945 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.