Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Mercedes Benz A180 Blueefficiency SE CDI?

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 2013 Mercedes Benz A180 Blueefficiency SE CDI?

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 2013 Mercedes Benz A180 Blueefficiency SE CDI?

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.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 Mercedes Benz A180 Blueefficiency SE CDI?

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 A180 Blueefficiency SE CDI (2013)

Q: Is the 2013 Mercedes Benz A180 Blueefficiency SE CDI reliable?

Based on MOT data from 176 vehicles, the 2013 Mercedes Benz A180 Blueefficiency SE CDI has a first-time MOT pass rate of 87.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

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

2013 Mercedes Benz A180 Blueefficiency SE CDI

CarHunch analysed 176 real MOT records for the 2013 Mercedes Benz A180 Blueefficiency SE 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 BlueEfficiency SE CDI has a first-time MOT pass rate of 70.5%, which is notably below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these cars are more prone to failures than most vehicles of this age. The good news is that dangerous defects are extremely rare at 0%, so while you'll likely need repairs, you're not looking at safety-critical issues.

At around 97,650 miles on average, these cars are running fairly high mileage for their age, which explains why the pass rate lags—wear and tear on older Mercedes diesel units adds up. With an average of 0.59 failures per vehicle and virtually no advisories, most problems are straightforward fixes rather than warning signs, but budget for a pre-purchase inspection to identify what's lurking before you commit.

We have limited data for the 2013 Mercedes Benz A180 Blueefficiency SE CDI — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

87.4%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.59

Over 4.3 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

94k

Middle half: 77k–119k

For context

These stats describe 176 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 176 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%)	174	87.5%	0.57

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Mercedes Benz A180 Blueefficiency SE 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.

94,110

typical

76,835

low mileage

118,800

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Mercedes Benz A180 Blueefficiency SE CDI vehicles fall between 76,835 and 118,800 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 76,835 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.

✓ 76,835–118,800 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Mercedes Benz A180 Blueefficiency SE CDIs sit.

⚠ Over 160,380 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 Blueefficiency SE CDI — Still on the Road

Almost all 2013 Mercedes Benz A180 Blueefficiency SE CDIs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 117 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 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

4.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.59

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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