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Mercedes-benz B 200 AMG Line ED Executive A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mercedes-benz B 200 AMG Line ED Executive A reliable? We analysed 272 real MOT tests across 129 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 272 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.2%
Typical Mileage
20,101mi
Annual Mileage
4,375mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes-benz B 200 AMG Line ED Executive 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 B 200 AMG Line ED Executive A.

Mercedes-benz B 200 AMG Line ED Executive A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz B 200 AMG Line ED Executive A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Mercedes-benz B 200 AMG Line ED Executive A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Mercedes-benz B 200 AMG Line ED Executive A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

90.7%
2022
91.1%
2021

Mercedes-benz B 200 AMG Line ED Executive A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Mercedes-benz B 200 AMG Line ED Executive A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1

Mercedes-benz B 200 AMG Line ED Executive A Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
2,514 mi/yr
Typical
4,375 mi/yr
Average
5,380 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,005 mi/yr

Mercedes-benz B 200 AMG Line ED Executive A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mercedes-benz B 200 AMG Line ED Executive A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 183 90.7% 11,960 18,577 28,066
2021 79 91.1% 12,802 23,915 33,038

How Long Does a Mercedes-benz B 200 AMG Line ED Executive A Last?

Based on 129 Mercedes-benz B 200 AMG Line ED Executive A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.0 years
Median
3.0 years

Mercedes-benz B 200 AMG Line ED Executive A Mileage Distribution

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

Median
20,101 mi
75th Percentile
29,557 mi
95th Percentile
54,247 mi
Max Recorded
74,466 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Mercedes-benz B 200 AMG Line ED Executive A

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

Best year
2021

91.1% MOT pass rate from 79 tests

Year to avoid
2022

90.7% MOT pass rate from 183 tests

The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz B 200 AMG Line ED Executive A is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.1% across 79 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.7% — 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 B 200 AMG Line ED Executive 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 B 200 AMG Line ED Executive A THIS CAR 91.2% 272 20,101 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
BMW 730D M Sport Auto 90.5% 503 83,237 mi — yrs

Compared to the Mercedes-benz C (77.6% pass rate) and the Mercedes-benz E (79.4% pass rate), the Mercedes-benz B 200 AMG Line ED Executive A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mercedes-benz B 200 AMG Line ED Executive A?

The Mercedes-benz B 200 AMG Line ED Executive A has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.2% across 272 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Mercedes-benz B 200 AMG Line ED Executive 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 B 200 AMG Line ED Executive A owner drives around 4,375 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 B 200 AMG Line ED Executive A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz B 200 AMG Line ED Executive A reliable?
Based on 272 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz B 200 AMG Line ED Executive A has a 91.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz B 200 AMG Line ED Executive A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz B 200 AMG Line ED Executive A do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz B 200 AMG Line ED Executive A does around 4,375 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz B 200 AMG Line ED Executive A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes-benz B 200 AMG Line ED Executive 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 B 200 AMG Line ED Executive A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz B 200 AMG Line ED Executive A is 2021 with a 91.1% pass rate across 79 tests.