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Mercedes C200 SE CDI A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mercedes C200 SE CDI A reliable? We analysed 673 real MOT tests across 102 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 673 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
71.6%
Typical Mileage
130,924mi
Annual Mileage
7,612mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes C200 SE CDI A is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mercedes C200 SE CDI A.

Mercedes C200 SE CDI A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Mercedes C200 SE CDI A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Mercedes C200 SE CDI A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Mercedes C200 SE CDI A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,826 mi/yr
Typical
7,612 mi/yr
Average
8,985 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,458 mi/yr

Mercedes C200 SE CDI A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes C200 SE CDI A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
130,924 mi
75th Percentile
164,650 mi
95th Percentile
217,109 mi
Max Recorded
963,395 mi

How Does the Mercedes C200 SE CDI A Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Mercedes C200 SE CDI A THIS CAR 71.6% 673 130,924 mi — yrs
Mercedes Motorhome 76.7% 14,848 66,873 mi 45 yrs
Mercedes Unknown 79.2% 11,881 102,484 mi 39 yrs
Mercedes Camper 74.6% 8,342 82,260 mi 47 yrs
Chevrolet Aveo S 74.5% 813 62,677 mi — yrs

Compared to the Mercedes Motorhome (76.7% pass rate) and the Mercedes Unknown (79.2% pass rate), the Mercedes C200 SE CDI A trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mercedes C200 SE CDI A?

The Mercedes C200 SE CDI A has an overall MOT pass rate of 71.6% across 673 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Mercedes C200 SE CDI A owner drives around 7,612 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 C200 SE CDI A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes C200 SE CDI A reliable?
Based on 673 MOT tests, the Mercedes C200 SE CDI A has a 71.6% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes C200 SE CDI A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes C200 SE CDI A do per year?
The typical Mercedes C200 SE CDI A does around 7,612 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes C200 SE CDI A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes C200 SE CDI 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.