Mercedes Benz A180 Blueefficiency SE CDI A (2014)
2014 Mercedes Benz A180 Blueefficiency SE CDI A
CarHunch analysed 117 real MOT records for the 2014 Mercedes Benz A180 Blueefficiency SE CDI A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2014 Mercedes A180 CDI has a first-time MOT pass rate of 61.5%, which is significantly below the UK average of 80%—a real reliability concern for a diesel model that's now a decade old. The good news is that dangerous defects are virtually absent (0%), so safety isn't the issue; instead, you're looking at routine mechanical failures that push cars back for repairs.
At an average mileage of 79,370 miles, these cars are mid-life for their age, and the 0.29 failures per vehicle suggests modest wear rather than catastrophic deterioration. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the fuel injection system and exhaust equipment—diesel-specific components that typically drive these repeat test failures on older Mercedes units.
What to check before buying a 2014 Mercedes Benz A180 Blueefficiency SE CDI A
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%) | 116 | 61.1% | 0.29 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Mercedes Benz A180 Blueefficiency SE CDI A 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 2014 Mercedes Benz A180 Blueefficiency SE CDI A vehicles fall between 60,268 and 97,397 miles.
2014 Mercedes Benz A180 Blueefficiency SE CDI A — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 62 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 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
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