Mercedes A180CDI Avantgarde SE CVT Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Mercedes A180CDI Avantgarde SE CVT car check
Is the Mercedes A180CDI Avantgarde SE CVT reliable? We analysed 742 real MOT tests across 113 vehicles to find out.
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The Mercedes A180CDI Avantgarde SE CVT is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mercedes A180CDI Avantgarde SE CVT.
Mercedes A180CDI Avantgarde SE CVT — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Mercedes A180CDI Avantgarde SE CVT — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1992cc
- Power
- 109 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 11.1 sec
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Grey
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 50.4 mpg
- Urban
- 39.2 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 60.1 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £1836
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 147 g/km Band F
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £160
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £88
Mercedes A180CDI Avantgarde SE CVT Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mercedes A180CDI Avantgarde SE CVT. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mercedes A180CDI Avantgarde SE CVT Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Mercedes A180CDI Avantgarde SE CVT fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Mercedes A180CDI Avantgarde SE CVT Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Mercedes A180CDI Avantgarde SE CVT models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Mercedes A180CDI Avantgarde SE CVT Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mercedes A180CDI Avantgarde SE CVT owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mercedes A180CDI Avantgarde SE CVT Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes A180CDI Avantgarde SE CVT 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 A180CDI Avantgarde SE CVT Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes A180CDI Avantgarde SE CVT THIS CAR | 82.5% | 742 | 74,867 mi | — yrs |
| Mercedes Motorhome | 76.7% | 14,848 | 66,873 mi | 45 yrs |
| Mercedes Unknown | 79.2% | 11,881 | 102,484 mi | 39 yrs |
| Mercedes Camper | 74.6% | 8,342 | 82,260 mi | 47 yrs |
| Honda Crf 1100 A2-L | 96.6% | 995 | 9,167 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Mercedes Motorhome (76.7% pass rate) and the Mercedes Unknown (79.2% pass rate), the Mercedes A180CDI Avantgarde SE CVT outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Mercedes A180CDI Avantgarde SE CVTShould you buy a used Mercedes A180CDI Avantgarde SE CVT?
The Mercedes A180CDI Avantgarde SE CVT has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.5% across 742 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is coil spring broken with 1 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Mercedes A180CDI Avantgarde SE CVT with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Mercedes A180CDI Avantgarde SE CVT owner drives around 4,557 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.