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Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line ED Prem D A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line ED Prem D A reliable? We analysed 1,614 real MOT tests across 415 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,614 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
87.3%
Typical Mileage
38,554mi
Annual Mileage
8,542mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line ED Prem D 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 C 200 AMG Line ED Prem D A.

Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line ED Prem D A Number Plates

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

Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line ED Prem D A MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

92.9%
2021
86.7%
2020
87.2%
2019

Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line ED Prem D A Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7

Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line ED Prem D A Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
5,586 mi/yr
Typical
8,542 mi/yr
Average
10,258 mi/yr
Heavy usage
13,270 mi/yr

Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line ED Prem D A MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 85 92.9% 21,917 32,728 41,812
2020 805 86.7% 24,853 36,480 52,692
2019 693 87.2% 28,653 42,361 57,860

How Long Does a Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line ED Prem D A Last?

Based on 415 Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line ED Prem D A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.7 years
Median
5.0 years

Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line ED Prem D A Mileage Distribution

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

Median
38,554 mi
75th Percentile
54,775 mi
95th Percentile
84,516 mi
Max Recorded
186,941 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line ED Prem D A

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

Best year
2021

92.9% MOT pass rate from 85 tests

Year to avoid
2020

86.7% MOT pass rate from 805 tests

The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line ED Prem D A is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.9% across 85 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.7% — 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 C 200 AMG Line ED Prem D 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 C 200 AMG Line ED Prem D A THIS CAR 87.3% 1,614 38,554 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
Porsche 914 76.9% 1,470 47,887 mi 56 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line ED Prem D A?

The Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line ED Prem D A has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.3% across 1,614 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 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 C 200 AMG Line ED Prem D 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 C 200 AMG Line ED Prem D A owner drives around 8,542 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 C 200 AMG Line ED Prem D A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line ED Prem D A reliable?
Based on 1,614 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line ED Prem D A has a 87.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line ED Prem D A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line ED Prem D A do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line ED Prem D A does around 8,542 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line ED Prem D A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line ED Prem D 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 C 200 AMG Line ED Prem D A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line ED Prem D A is 2021 with a 92.9% pass rate across 85 tests.