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

Based on MOT data from 180 vehicles, the 2016 Mercedes Benz A 180 D Sport Executive has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.2%, 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 Sport 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 Sport Executive (2016)

180 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.2% first-time pass rate

2016 Mercedes Benz A 180 D Sport Executive

CarHunch analysed 180 real MOT records for the 2016 Mercedes Benz A 180 D Sport 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 A 180 D scores a first-time MOT pass rate of 70.7%, which is notably below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these cars are encountering more issues than typical for their age. The good news is that dangerous defects are essentially absent (0%), so while you're more likely to face a retest, you're not looking at safety-critical problems.

At an average mileage of 70,365 km for eight-year-old cars, these are moderate-miles examples, yet the slightly higher failure rate suggests wear-related issues rather than manufacturing defects. With an average of 0.31 failures per vehicle and virtually no advisor notes on record, when these cars do fail they tend to have genuine mechanical problems rather than minor niggles—have any potential purchase inspected by a Mercedes-trained technician to catch these issues before you buy.

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

First-time pass

92.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.31

Over 3.4 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

70k

Middle half: 55k–84k

For context

These stats describe 180 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 180 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%)	179	92.1%	0.31

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Mercedes Benz A 180 D Sport 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.

69,835

typical

55,464

low mileage

83,987

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Mercedes Benz A 180 D Sport Executive vehicles fall between 55,464 and 83,987 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 55,464 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.

✓ 55,464–83,987 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Mercedes Benz A 180 D Sport Executives sit.

⚠ Over 113,382 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 Sport Executive — Still on the Road

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

Strong survival — 118 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

3.4

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.31

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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