MERCEDES B180 BLUE EFFICENCY SPORT AUTO (2015)
Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 36 real MOT tests in 2024.
MOT Pass Rate
67%
Total Tests (2024)
36
Avg Mileage
39,529 mi
Est. Annual Cost
£2,027
Is the 2015 MERCEDES B180 BLUE EFFICENCY SPORT AUTO reliable?
Below average reliability. Budget extra for maintenance and repairs. That's 15 points below the national average of 82%. It falls below the MERCEDES brand average of 87%.
At 9 years old, 67% of MERCEDES B180 BLUE EFFICENCY SPORT AUTOs from 2015 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 36 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 39,529 miles.
How does the 2015 MERCEDES B180 BLUE EFFICENCY SPORT AUTO compare?
Mileage Analysis
The average 2015 MERCEDES B180 BLUE EFFICENCY SPORT AUTO has 39,529 miles on the clock, which is below the expected 66,600 miles for a 9-year-old car. This suggests lighter use than average, which generally means less wear on major components.
How much does a 2015 MERCEDES B180 BLUE EFFICENCY SPORT AUTO cost to run?
Higher than average due to low pass rate
Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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About the 2015 MERCEDES B180 BLUE EFFICENCY SPORT AUTO
The 2015 MERCEDES B180 BLUE EFFICENCY SPORT AUTO is a small family car with a 1598cc petrol engine. 36 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. It sits in the bottom 99% of 2015 cars for MOT pass rates.
With an average of 39,529 miles at 9 years old, MERCEDES B180 BLUE EFFICENCY SPORT AUTO owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver.
2015 MERCEDES B180 BLUE EFFICENCY SPORT AUTO Fuel Costs
The 1598cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 42 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,137 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).
What does it cost to own a 2015 MERCEDES B180 BLUE EFFICENCY SPORT AUTO?
Total estimated annual running cost is £2,027 (£169/month), broken down as £1137 fuel, £135 road tax, £55 MOT, and £700 predicted repairs. The higher repair estimate reflects the 67% MOT pass rate. Cars in this bracket tend to need work on suspension, brakes, and emissions components.
Buying a Used 2015 MERCEDES B180 BLUE EFFICENCY SPORT AUTO
At 9 years old, this is a solid used buy if you find one with good service history. Depreciation has levelled off, so you won't lose much more value. Focus on condition over mileage. Note: with only 36 tests in our data, these figures should be treated as indicative rather than definitive.
Alternatives to the 2015 MERCEDES B180 BLUE EFFICENCY SPORT AUTO
If reliability is your priority, there are 4 similar cars with a higher MOT pass rate. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines:
- VAUXHALL CORSA (2015) 78% pass rate (+11%) from 160,438 tests
- FORD FOCUS (2013) 78% pass rate (+11%) from 132,292 tests
- NISSAN QASHQAI (2017) 86% pass rate (+19%) from 100,176 tests
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO (2015) 82% pass rate (+15%) from 94,129 tests