Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Mercedes Benz A180 Blueefficiency Sport 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 Sport 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 Sport 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 Sport 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 Sport CDI (2013)

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

Based on MOT data from 204 vehicles, the 2013 Mercedes Benz A180 Blueefficiency Sport CDI has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

204 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.2% first-time pass rate

2013 Mercedes Benz A180 Blueefficiency Sport CDI

CarHunch analysed 204 real MOT records for the 2013 Mercedes Benz A180 Blueefficiency 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 BlueEfficiency Sport CDI falls slightly short of the UK average, with a 77% first-time pass rate compared to the 80% benchmark—a modest gap that suggests these cars are generally reliable but need a bit more attention than average. The good news is that no vehicles in this sample have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so structural and safety issues are not a concern for this model.

At around 91,000 miles for an 11-year-old car, these are averagely worn examples, and the 0.55 average failures per vehicle indicates they're not prone to major problems. The near-total absence of advisories is unusual and positive, though it's worth inspecting the specific failure reasons when viewing one—focus on suspension and exhaust components, which commonly cause failures on small diesels at this age.

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

First-time pass

89.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.55

Over 4.5 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

91k

Middle half: 76k–106k

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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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Based on MOT data from 204 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%)	202	89.4%	0.55

Colour Breakdown

Based on 875 Mercedes Benz A180 Blueefficiency Sport CDI vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 33.1%

290

Black 21.3%

186

Grey 14.2%

124

Blue 12.9%

113

Red 10.1%

Silver 8.5%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Mercedes Benz A180 Blueefficiency 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.

91,072

typical

76,346

low mileage

106,323

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Mercedes Benz A180 Blueefficiency Sport CDI vehicles fall between 76,346 and 106,323 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 76,346 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.

✓ 76,346–106,323 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Mercedes Benz A180 Blueefficiency 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 Blueefficiency Sport CDI — Still on the Road

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

Strong survival — 149 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

4.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.55

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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