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

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Is the Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line Premium MHEV A reliable? We analysed 1,847 real MOT tests across 1,124 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,847 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.5%
Typical Mileage
26,089mi
Annual Mileage
6,871mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

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

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

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

91.6%
2023
90.6%
2022

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 17
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9
Road wheel fractured 6
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 5

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

How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line Premium 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
4,156 mi/yr
Typical
6,871 mi/yr
Average
9,213 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,223 mi/yr

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 83 91.6% 14,488 23,580 28,930
2022 1,683 90.6% 18,254 26,160 37,068

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

Based on 1,124 Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line Premium MHEV A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.7 years
Median
3.0 years

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

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

Median
26,089 mi
75th Percentile
37,038 mi
95th Percentile
59,304 mi
Max Recorded
167,545 mi

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

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

Best year
2023

91.6% MOT pass rate from 83 tests

Year to avoid
2022

90.6% MOT pass rate from 1,683 tests

The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line Premium MHEV A is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.6% across 83 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.6% — 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 Premium 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 Premium MHEV A THIS CAR 90.5% 1,847 26,089 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
Subaru 1.8L 67.3% 663 109,771 mi 40 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 Premium MHEV A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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

The Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line Premium MHEV A has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.5% across 1,847 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 Premium 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 Premium MHEV A owner drives around 6,871 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 Premium MHEV A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line Premium MHEV A reliable?
Based on 1,847 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line Premium MHEV A has a 90.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line Premium MHEV A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line Premium MHEV A do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line Premium MHEV A does around 6,871 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line Premium 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 Premium 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 Premium MHEV A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz C 200 AMG Line Premium MHEV A is 2023 with a 91.6% pass rate across 83 tests.