Used Mercedes-Benz A180

What to know before buying: Mercedes-Benz A180

From 1 forum thread and 3 press tests · updated 12/10/2026

What the reviews say

• Across seven A 180 reviews, handling scored 5.0, reliability 4.6 and comfort 4.7 out of 5; owners highlighted the brakes, performance and fuel economy.[2]one source
• W177/V177 owners praise the digital cabin, MBUX voice control and seat ergonomics, especially in versions with memory settings.[3]one sourceW177/V177
• The W177/V177 offers precise steering, little body roll and good high-speed stability, but its sporting setup produces a firm ride.[3]one sourceW177/V177
• The A 180 review summary lists ground clearance, sound insulation and boot capacity among its weaknesses.[2]one source

Typical faults

• The W177/V177 A 180's 1.3-litre M282 can develop idle vibration after 30,000–40,000 km; the source says an ECU software update resolves it.[3]one sourceW177/V177

  30 000–40 000 km · M282 1.3 petrol

• Early W177/V177 A 180 cars with the M282 have been reported to leak oil through the valve-cover gasket.[3]one sourceW177/V177

  M282 1.3 petrol

• The W177/V177's seven-speed 7G-DCT can jerk at low speed and hesitate on kickdown; the source identifies software updates as the remedy.[3]one sourceW177/V177
• The W177/V177 can develop suspension noise after 20,000–30,000 km, attributed by the source to anti-roll-bar links and bushings.[3]one sourceW177/V177

  20 000–30 000 km

• One owner of a 2005 A 180 CDI reported power loss under hard acceleration; diagnostics pointed to turbo control and excessive boost pressure.[1]one source

  2005–2005 · 1992 cc CDI

• One owner of a 2013 A 180 described intermittent power loss, falling revs and PRE-SAFE warnings; restarting cleared the symptoms and left no stored fault.[4]one source

  2013–2013

Which engine and version to take

• For the W177/V177, the source calls the A 180 d's 1.5-litre OM608 diesel the most reliable choice and quotes 4.5–5.5 l/100 km, while warning of DPF trouble.[3]one sourceW177/V177

What to avoid

• Choose a W177/V177 A 180 with the 1.3-litre M282 only with full history: the source recommends it only up to 50,000 km and reports vibration and oil leaks.[3]one sourceW177/V177

What to check at the inspection

• On a W177/V177 with the M282, start it cold, check the idle and inspect the valve-cover gasket for oil leakage.[3]one sourceW177/V177
• Test the 7G-DCT at low speed and on kickdown, and verify the transmission software-update history.[3]one sourceW177/V177
• On a W177/V177, inspect the rear-beam bushings, ball-joint play, leaking dampers and anti-roll-bar-link noise.[3]one sourceW177/V177
• On 2018–2019 W177/V177 cars, inspect the steering-wheel trim: the source reports peeling artificial leather on early examples.[3]one sourceW177/V177
• On a W177/V177 with a panoramic roof, check the seals and cabin for water traces; the source reports sunroof leaks.[3]one sourceW177/V177
• On a 2005 A 180 CDI, accelerate firmly and check for power loss; if present, diagnose the turbo-control vacuum valve and hose.[1]one source

Verdict

Sources

1. [1]clubmercedes.ro — probleme turbo A180 - Forums - Mercedes Benz Forum · forum
2. [2]auto.ria.com — 7 отзывов о Mercedes-Benz A 180 · press
3. [3]mercedes-info.vercel.app — Mercedes A-Class: честные отзывы владельцев о ... · press
4. [4]mercedes.network.hu — A180 (fórum) - Mercedes klub · press

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