What are common problems of A180?

[naser1998x]

Hi guys, I am thinking to buy a: Mercedes A180, 2015, 66,000 miles, 1.5, manual, diesel. Are there common issues with these models that I should be wary of? Specifically, regarding transmission and engine reliability. Of course these all depends on how the well the car has been serviced; however, assuming it has been well taken care of, what are the common problems?

Any help would be much appricated.

Thank you all!

 

[markjay]

If this is the Diesel engine with the timing belt... then you want to check that it was replaced at the right interval.

 

[grober]

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[AMV]

AFAIK most of the engines in the A/B Class are not made by mercedes. If that means anything to you.

 

[219]

AFAIK most of the engines in the A/B Class are not made by mercedes. If that means anything to you.

I think some are Renault designs and others Mitsubishi ?

 

[219]

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What a convoluted process ! So much easier to split a timing chain and wind a new one in ...

I do like his vehicle hoist .

 

[markjay]

EDIT

 

[grober]

Modern FWD vehicles are full of ingenious packaging of major components such as the engine and gearbox. Unfortunately this can make fairly routine maintenance operations difficult of access and thus servicing expense due to the extra labour time costs .

 

[Deleted member 149005]

MB are past masters at that with the original A class 20 years ago.

 

[Dave Richardson]

Big problem with the A class is water leaks from failed air vents that are situated behind the rear bumper, firstly check for damp rear carpets

seriously look here Water in rear passenger footwell & you could also search water leaks on that forum
Dave