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Mercedes-benz A 180 SPORT - 2022

57.6 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2022 is 71.1 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz A 180 SPORT, model year 2022. Sample size: 1,352 cars, 1,725 tests and 993 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 1,352 cars

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz A 180 Sport exhibits a defect rate of 58 per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the average of 70 per 100 for cars of the same year, marking a 17.9% improvement. Notably, the model shows exceptionally low issues in categories such as steering, visibility, and lights and electrics, where it performs considerably better than the average. In the mileage categories, defects tend to increase with mileage, particularly in the 62,000 to 93,000-mile range, but this model still maintains a favourable overall performance. Overall, the A 180 Sport stands out for its reliability, especially in areas where other vehicles typically face more challenges.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 1,352 cars

Categories

Brakes
▲ 7.1% better
29.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 31.2 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 75.0% better
0.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.4 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 38.4% better
7.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 12.5 / 100 tests
  • Wiper blade: defective
Lights & Electrics
▲ 68.8% better
3.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 11.2% better
72.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 82.0 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 50.0% better
0.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.6 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 7.7% better
1.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 90.5% better
0.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.1 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 277 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 249
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 166
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 100
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 87
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 53
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 48
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 35
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 33
Wiper blade: defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 28
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 23

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 53
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 23
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 8
An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Brake lining or pad: worn down to wear indicator
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Lamp not securely attached
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 4