Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Mercedes Benz A 180 D SE Executive?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2016 Mercedes Benz A 180 D SE Executive?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2016 Mercedes Benz A 180 D SE Executive?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2016 Mercedes Benz A 180 D SE Executive reliable?

Based on MOT data from 101 vehicles, the 2016 Mercedes Benz A 180 D SE Executive has a first-time MOT pass rate of 95.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 Mercedes Benz A 180 D SE Executive?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Mercedes Benz A 180 D SE Executive (2016)

101 real MOT outcomes analysed • 95.4% first-time pass rate

2016 Mercedes Benz A 180 D SE Executive

CarHunch analysed 101 real MOT records for the 2016 Mercedes Benz A 180 D SE Executive. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2016 Mercedes-Benz A 180 D passes its MOT at 80.3%, which matches the UK average exactly, and critically, none of the 101 vehicles tested ever recorded a dangerous defect—a genuinely reassuring result for a nearly decade-old diesel. The diesel engine itself shows a pass rate of 80.1%, indicating the engine bay is holding up reliably across the cohort.

At 77,978 miles average, these cars have covered typical mileage for their age, and the low failure rate of 0.17 per vehicle suggests owners aren't facing unexpected repair bills at test time. If you're considering one, check the service history carefully and verify the diesel engine hasn't been remapped; the strong safety record here suggests owners who've maintained them properly are seeing trouble-free ownership.

We have limited data for the 2016 Mercedes Benz A 180 D SE Executive — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

95.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.17

Over 3.5 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

73k

Middle half: 63k–88k

For context

These stats describe 101 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 101 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	100	95.3%	0.17

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Mercedes Benz A 180 D SE Executive vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

73,047

typical

63,203

low mileage

88,486

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Mercedes Benz A 180 D SE Executive vehicles fall between 63,203 and 88,486 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 63,203 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 63,203–88,486 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Mercedes Benz A 180 D SE Executives sit.

⚠ Over 119,456 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Mercedes Benz A 180 D SE Executive — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 Mercedes Benz A 180 D SE Executives are still on the road.

Strong survival — 73 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

3.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.17

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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