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

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Is the Mercedes-benz Cla 200 AMG Line Executive A reliable? We analysed 1,230 real MOT tests across 1,017 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,230 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
89.2%
Typical Mileage
28,126mi
Annual Mileage
6,391mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes-benz Cla 200 AMG Line 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 Cla 200 AMG Line Executive A.

Mercedes-benz Cla 200 AMG Line Executive A Number Plates

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

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

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

88%
2023
90.1%
2022

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4

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

How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz Cla 200 AMG Line 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
4,146 mi/yr
Typical
6,391 mi/yr
Average
9,256 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,605 mi/yr

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

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 594 88.0% 22,899 30,903 42,581
2022 626 90.1% 18,400 25,651 36,148

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

Based on 1,017 Mercedes-benz Cla 200 AMG Line Executive A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.2 years
Median
2.0 years

Mercedes-benz Cla 200 AMG Line Executive A Mileage Distribution

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

Median
28,126 mi
75th Percentile
40,196 mi
95th Percentile
57,861 mi
Max Recorded
111,300 mi

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

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

Best year
2022

90.1% MOT pass rate from 626 tests

Year to avoid
2023

88.0% MOT pass rate from 594 tests

The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz Cla 200 AMG Line Executive A is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.1% across 626 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.0% — 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 Cla 200 AMG Line 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 Cla 200 AMG Line Executive A THIS CAR 89.2% 1,230 28,126 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
Jeep Cherokee 3.7 Sport Auto 73.2% 1,608 68,200 mi 25 yrs

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

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

The Mercedes-benz Cla 200 AMG Line Executive A has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.2% across 1,230 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 Cla 200 AMG Line 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 Cla 200 AMG Line Executive A owner drives around 6,391 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 Cla 200 AMG Line Executive A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz Cla 200 AMG Line Executive A reliable?
Based on 1,230 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz Cla 200 AMG Line Executive A has a 89.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz Cla 200 AMG Line Executive A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz Cla 200 AMG Line Executive A do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz Cla 200 AMG Line Executive A does around 6,391 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz Cla 200 AMG Line Executive A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes-benz Cla 200 AMG Line 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 Cla 200 AMG Line Executive A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz Cla 200 AMG Line Executive A is 2022 with a 90.1% pass rate across 626 tests.