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

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Is the Mercedes C200 Sport CDI A reliable? We analysed 917 real MOT tests across 132 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 917 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
71.8%
Typical Mileage
125,130mi
Annual Mileage
7,207mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes C200 Sport 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 Sport CDI A.

Mercedes C200 Sport CDI A Number Plates

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

Mercedes C200 Sport CDI A Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Mercedes C200 Sport CDI A fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1

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

How many miles does a typical Mercedes C200 Sport 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
4,496 mi/yr
Typical
7,207 mi/yr
Average
8,014 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,449 mi/yr

Mercedes C200 Sport CDI A Mileage Distribution

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

Median
125,130 mi
75th Percentile
154,462 mi
95th Percentile
196,451 mi
Max Recorded
302,079 mi

How Does the Mercedes C200 Sport 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 Sport CDI A THIS CAR 71.8% 917 125,130 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
Suzuki CL50 77.5% 396 4,672 mi 43 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Mercedes C200 Sport CDI A?

The Mercedes C200 Sport CDI A has an overall MOT pass rate of 71.8% across 917 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

The most common failure point is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick with 2 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.

A typical Mercedes C200 Sport CDI A owner drives around 7,207 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 Sport CDI A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes C200 Sport CDI A reliable?
Based on 917 MOT tests, the Mercedes C200 Sport CDI A has a 71.8% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes C200 Sport CDI A?
The most common failure point is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick.
How many miles does a Mercedes C200 Sport CDI A do per year?
The typical Mercedes C200 Sport CDI A does around 7,207 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes C200 Sport CDI A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes C200 Sport 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.