Mercedes B180
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 3 years from 243 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
83%
Total Tests
243
Best Year
2013 (91%)
Years Covered
3
About the Mercedes B180
The Mercedes B180 has been tested 243 times in 2026 MOT data across 3 model years (2009 to 2013), with an average pass rate of 83%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2013 model is the most reliable with a 91% pass rate from 58 tests. The 2009 model has the lowest at 77%. The 14 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer MERCEDES B180s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 9 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2009) averages 99,634 miles, while the newest (2013) averages 43,453 miles.
Compared to the Mercedes brand average of 87%, the B180 is 4 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Mercedes models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2013 detailsHow reliable is the Mercedes B180?
Mercedes B180 by Year
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