Mercedes Benz A 180 D SE Executive (2017)
2017 Mercedes Benz A 180 D SE Executive
CarHunch analysed 103 real MOT records for the 2017 Mercedes Benz A 180 D SE Executive. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2017 A 180 D passes its MOT first time at 86.7%, comfortably above the UK average of 80%, and none of the 103 vehicles analysed have ever recorded a dangerous defect—a strong reliability signal. The diesel variant (which accounts for nearly all examples) maintains that same 86.6% pass rate, so fuel type isn't a differentiator here.
At 77,573 miles average across a seven-year-old car, mileage is moderate and typical for age, and the 0.14 failures per vehicle suggests very few structural problems when faults do occur. There are essentially no advisory items flagged, which means when these cars fail their test, it's usually a genuine issue rather than wear-and-tear warnings—check the full service history to confirm maintenance has been kept up to spec.
What to check before buying a 2017 Mercedes Benz A 180 D SE Executive
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 102 | 86.6% | 0.14 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Mercedes Benz A 180 D SE Executive vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2017 Mercedes Benz A 180 D SE Executive vehicles fall between 62,651 and 88,603 miles.
2017 Mercedes Benz A 180 D SE Executive — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 57 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 92% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
MOT History Averages
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