Mercedes Benz A 180 D SE (2016)
2016 Mercedes Benz A 180 D SE
CarHunch analysed 169 real MOT records for the 2016 Mercedes Benz A 180 D SE. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2016 A 180 D SE falls short of the UK average with a 73.6% first-time pass rate against the typical 80%, which suggests you're more likely to face repair costs when MOT time comes around. The good news is there are no dangerous defects recorded across the 169 vehicles analysed, so safety failures aren't a concern with this model.
At around 71,800 miles median, these cars have moderate mileage for their age, and the low failure rate of just 0.31 per vehicle indicates most issues are minor when they do occur. Before committing to a purchase, have a pre-buy inspection done by a diesel specialist, as the gap below the national average suggests recurring small problems that compound over time.
What to check before buying a 2016 Mercedes Benz A 180 D SE
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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Mercedes Benz A 180 D SE 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 2016 Mercedes Benz A 180 D SE vehicles fall between 58,784 and 85,210 miles.
2016 Mercedes Benz A 180 D SE — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 115 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.
MOT History Averages
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