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Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line Edition MHEV A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line Edition MHEV A reliable? We analysed 2,231 real MOT tests across 924 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,231 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
92.1%
Typical Mileage
25,229mi
Annual Mileage
6,087mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line Edition MHEV 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 Edition MHEV A.

Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line Edition MHEV A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line Edition MHEV 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 Edition MHEV A MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

98.2%
2023
95.8%
2022
91.3%
2021
91%
2020

Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line Edition MHEV A Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 50
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6
Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 4

Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line Edition MHEV A Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
3,792 mi/yr
Typical
6,087 mi/yr
Average
7,272 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,951 mi/yr

Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line Edition MHEV 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 Edition MHEV A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 56 98.2% 14,337 21,774 27,938
2022 306 95.8% 13,740 20,689 28,141
2021 1,317 91.3% 17,376 25,089 34,451
2020 479 91.0% 20,868 28,843 40,258

How Long Does a Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line Edition MHEV A Last?

Based on 924 Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line Edition MHEV A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.4 years
Median
4.0 years

Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line Edition MHEV A Mileage Distribution

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

Median
25,229 mi
75th Percentile
34,834 mi
95th Percentile
53,098 mi
Max Recorded
188,714 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line Edition MHEV A

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

Best year
2023

98.2% MOT pass rate from 56 tests

Year to avoid
2020

91.0% MOT pass rate from 479 tests

The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line Edition MHEV A is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 98.2% across 56 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.0% — 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 Edition MHEV 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 Edition MHEV A THIS CAR 92.1% 2,231 25,229 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
Honda Cr-v Es I-dtec 89.7% 1,814 110,166 mi — 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 Edition MHEV A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line Edition MHEV A?

The Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line Edition MHEV A has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.1% across 2,231 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 Edition MHEV 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 Edition MHEV A owner drives around 6,087 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 Edition MHEV A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line Edition MHEV A reliable?
Based on 2,231 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line Edition MHEV A has a 92.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line Edition MHEV A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line Edition MHEV A do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line Edition MHEV A does around 6,087 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line Edition MHEV 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 Edition MHEV 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 Edition MHEV A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line Edition MHEV A is 2023 with a 98.2% pass rate across 56 tests.