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Mercedes-benz A 200 Sport Executve Edition A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mercedes-benz A 200 Sport Executve Edition A reliable? We analysed 1,210 real MOT tests across 631 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,210 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.2%
Typical Mileage
24,471mi
Annual Mileage
5,917mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes-benz A 200 Sport Executve Edition A is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mercedes-benz A 200 Sport Executve Edition A.

Mercedes-benz A 200 Sport Executve Edition A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz A 200 Sport Executve Edition A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Mercedes-benz A 200 Sport Executve Edition A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Mercedes-benz A 200 Sport Executve Edition A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

90.8%
2022
93.8%
2021

Mercedes-benz A 200 Sport Executve Edition A Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Mercedes-benz A 200 Sport Executve Edition A fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

coil spring incomplete 2

Mercedes-benz A 200 Sport Executve Edition A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Mercedes-benz A 200 Sport Executve Edition A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10

Mercedes-benz A 200 Sport Executve Edition A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz A 200 Sport Executve Edition A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,704 mi/yr
Typical
5,917 mi/yr
Average
7,889 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,103 mi/yr

Mercedes-benz A 200 Sport Executve Edition A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mercedes-benz A 200 Sport Executve Edition A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 919 90.8% 15,558 24,648 38,525
2021 243 93.8% 15,138 23,121 33,732

How Long Does a Mercedes-benz A 200 Sport Executve Edition A Last?

Based on 631 Mercedes-benz A 200 Sport Executve Edition A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.8 years
Median
3.0 years

Mercedes-benz A 200 Sport Executve Edition A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz A 200 Sport Executve Edition A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
24,471 mi
75th Percentile
37,252 mi
95th Percentile
61,646 mi
Max Recorded
115,239 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Mercedes-benz A 200 Sport Executve Edition A

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2021

93.8% MOT pass rate from 243 tests

Year to avoid
2022

90.8% MOT pass rate from 919 tests

The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz A 200 Sport Executve Edition A is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.8% across 243 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Mercedes-benz A 200 Sport Executve Edition A Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Mercedes-benz A 200 Sport Executve Edition A THIS CAR 91.2% 1,210 24,471 mi — yrs
Mercedes-benz C 77.6% 8,031,355 77,082 mi 32 yrs
Mercedes-benz E 79.4% 4,722,746 83,960 mi 33 yrs
Mercedes-benz A-class 77.6% 4,204,702 57,023 mi 28 yrs
Audi SQ5 TDI QUATTRO Auto 91.7% 1,071 80,652 mi — yrs

Compared to the Mercedes-benz C (77.6% pass rate) and the Mercedes-benz E (79.4% pass rate), the Mercedes-benz A 200 Sport Executve Edition A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mercedes-benz A 200 Sport Executve Edition A?

The Mercedes-benz A 200 Sport Executve Edition A has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.2% across 1,210 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

The most common failure point is coil spring incomplete with 2 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Mercedes-benz A 200 Sport Executve Edition A with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Mercedes-benz A 200 Sport Executve Edition A owner drives around 5,917 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Mercedes-benz A 200 Sport Executve Edition A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz A 200 Sport Executve Edition A reliable?
Based on 1,210 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz A 200 Sport Executve Edition A has a 91.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz A 200 Sport Executve Edition A?
The most common failure point is coil spring incomplete.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz A 200 Sport Executve Edition A do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz A 200 Sport Executve Edition A does around 5,917 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz A 200 Sport Executve Edition A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes-benz A 200 Sport Executve Edition A?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Mercedes-benz A 200 Sport Executve Edition A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz A 200 Sport Executve Edition A is 2021 with a 93.8% pass rate across 243 tests.