MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz A200

Q: Is the Mercedes-benz A200 reliable?

Across 34 Mercedes-benz A200 vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

34 vehicles · 194 completed MOT tests analysed

83%

MOT pass rate

Based on 34 Mercedes-benz A200 vehicles and 194 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz A200 has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 49,173 miles.

Vehicles

194

MOT tests

6,678

Avg miles / year

1.4

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz A200 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz A200 MOT tests:

Tyres, wheels & suspension52%
Brakes18%
Other18%
Lamps & electrical8%
Emissions & nuisance3%
Body & structure2%
Visibility1%
Seatbelts & equipment1%

Mercedes-benz A200 pass rate by age

How the Mercedes-benz A200's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	1	100%
3	31	90%
4	33	88%
5	33	88%
6	27	78%
7	20	90%
8	15	73%
9	9	67%
10	6	67%
11	4	75%
12	3	67%
13	1	100%
14	1	100%
16	1	100%
17	1	100%
18	2	50%
19	2	50%
20	1	100%

Fuel types: Petrol (25), Diesel (9)

Most common Mercedes-benz A200 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz A200 MOT tests:

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (12 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (12 times)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (8 times)
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (8 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (7 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (6 times)
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (5 times)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (5 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (3 times)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (3 times)

Mercedes-benz A200 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2021	2	6	100%	34,293
2020	9	33	91%	36,495
2019	6	38	74%	43,329
2018	5	26	88%	50,947
2017	4	25	92%	49,188
2016	2	21	71%	87,049
2015	2	9	89%	44,220
2014	1	13	69%	73,851
2005	1	20	85%	86,720

Mercedes-benz A200 reliability FAQ

Across 34 Mercedes-benz A200 vehicles in our MOT data, 83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about 1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz A200 MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)).

The typical Mercedes-benz A200 in our data has covered around 49,173 miles.

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