MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz C200 cdi
10 vehicles · 90 completed MOT tests analysed
78%
MOT pass rate
Based on 10 Mercedes-benz C200 cdi vehicles and 90 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz C200 cdi has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 150,693 miles.
10
Vehicles
90
MOT tests
6,704
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
5%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz C200 cdi problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz C200 cdi MOT tests:
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Other41%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension32%
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Brakes26%
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Lamps & electrical10%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Body & structure1%
Mercedes-benz C200 cdi pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 86% |
| 4 | 7 | 71% |
| 5 | 6 | 67% |
| 6 | 6 | 83% |
| 7 | 6 | 83% |
| 8 | 6 | 83% |
| 9 | 8 | 75% |
| 10 | 4 | 100% |
| 11 | 5 | 80% |
| 12 | 6 | 67% |
| 13 | 6 | 67% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 5 | 60% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (10)
Most common Mercedes-benz C200 cdi MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz C200 cdi MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (5 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) (4 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn on inner edge) (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (worn) (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (worn) (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (worn) (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (worn) (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Mercedes-benz C200 cdi pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 12 | 67% | 99,765 |
| 2010 | 2 | 27 | 85% | 53,975 |
| 2009 | 2 | 22 | 68% | 132,786 |
| 2007 | 1 | 18 | 83% | 104,473 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 331,076 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 229,691 |
| 2000 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 236,416 |
Mercedes-benz C200 cdi reliability FAQ
Across 10 Mercedes-benz C200 cdi vehicles in our MOT data,
78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz C200 cdi MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt .
The typical Mercedes-benz C200 cdi in our data has covered around
150,693 miles.
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