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Mercedes Benz A180 Blue Cy Amg Sport CDI (2013)

204 real MOT outcomes analysed • 87.4% first-time pass rate

2013 Mercedes Benz A180 Blue Cy Amg Sport CDI

CarHunch analysed 204 real MOT records for the 2013 Mercedes Benz A180 Blue Cy Amg Sport CDI. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2013 A180 Blue-CY diesel struggles on the first-time pass rate, hitting just 72.8% against the UK average of 80%, so expect a meaningful proportion of these cars to need remedial work before MOT. The good news is that dangerous defects are virtually absent from the fleet—none of the 204 vehicles logged a dangerous fault—which suggests safety-critical systems have held up reasonably well.

At 92,715 miles on average, these cars are running slightly high for their age, which explains the uptick in failures; the 0.67 average failures per vehicle points to routine wear items rather than structural problems. If you're considering one, budget for minor repairs before MOT, but a pre-purchase inspection from a diesel specialist will give you a clearer picture than the statistics alone.

We have limited data for the 2013 Mercedes Benz A180 Blue Cy Amg Sport CDI — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass
87.4%
UK average ~80%
Around average
Dangerous (ever)
0%
At least once in MOT history
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Avg failures / car
0.67
Over 4.5 tests on record
Moderate
Typical mileage
91k
Middle half: 74k–106k
For context

These stats describe 204 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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Before you buy a 2013 Mercedes Benz A180 Blue Cy Amg Sport CDI

Based on MOT data from 204 vehicles — here's what to check.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (100%) 203 87.4% 0.67

Colour Breakdown

Based on 685 Mercedes Benz A180 Blue Cy Amg Sport CDI vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 38.2%
262
Grey 16.4%
112
Black 14.2%
97
Red 13.9%
95
Blue 13.3%
91
Silver 4.1%
28

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Mercedes Benz A180 Blue Cy Amg Sport CDI 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.

91,060
typical
74,456
low mileage
106,323
high mileage

Half of all 2013 Mercedes Benz A180 Blue Cy Amg Sport CDI vehicles fall between 74,456 and 106,323 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?
Under 74,456 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.
74,456–106,323 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Mercedes Benz A180 Blue Cy Amg Sport CDIs sit.
Over 143,536 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Mercedes Benz A180 Blue Cy Amg Sport CDI — Still on the Road

Almost all 2013 Mercedes Benz A180 Blue Cy Amg Sport CDIs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 135 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

40 135 2017 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* 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

4.5
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.67
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle
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