Mercedes A 180 SE D
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 3 model years from 668 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
95%
Total Tests
668
Highest Pass Rate
2021 (94%)
Years Covered
3
About the Mercedes A 180 SE D
The Mercedes A 180 SE D was MOT tested 668 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 3 model years (2019 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 95%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 model has the highest pass rate at 94% from 325 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 92%. With just a 2 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2019) averages 37,308 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 32,806 miles.
Compared to the Mercedes brand average of 87%, the A 180 SE D performs 8 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Mercedes range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Mercedes A 180 SE D by Year
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Questions about the Mercedes A 180 SE D
Is the Mercedes A 180 SE D reliable?
Across its 3 model years in our data (2019 to 2021), the Mercedes A 180 SE D averages a 95% MOT pass rate, from 668 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 13 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2021 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 94%.
Which year Mercedes A 180 SE D has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2021 Mercedes A 180 SE D has the highest MOT pass rate at 94%, while the 2020 model has the lowest at 92%, a 2 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
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