Mercedes Benz C 200 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mercedes Benz C 200. Check any C 200 by registration number below.

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94.2%

Avg Pass Rate

+4.0%

vs Mercedes Benz Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Mercedes Benz C 200 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mercedes Benz C 200 has an average MOT pass rate of 94.2%, which is 4.0 percentage points above the Mercedes Benz brand average of 90.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the C 200 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Typical mileage for the C 200 is around 132,988 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used C 200, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Mercedes Benz C 200, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mercedes Benz C 200 performs at MOT across different model years.

2019

Based on 80 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

126k mi

2018

Based on 60 vehicles

98.3%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

2017

Based on 97 vehicles

94.8%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

2016

Based on 112 vehicles

99.1%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

157k mi

2015

Based on 113 vehicles

96.5%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

160k mi

2014

Based on 103 vehicles

98.1%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

164k mi

2013

Based on 214 vehicles

94.9%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

167k mi

Mileage at 10yr

191k mi

2012

Based on 303 vehicles

96.4%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

100k mi

2011

Based on 289 vehicles

92.7%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

77k mi

Mileage at 5yr

151k mi

2010

Based on 409 vehicles

94.9%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

62k mi

Mileage at 5yr

126k mi

2009

Based on 523 vehicles

95.6%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

61k mi

Mileage at 5yr

133k mi

Mileage at 10yr

200k mi

2008

Based on 720 vehicles

94.7%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

61k mi

Mileage at 5yr

123k mi

Mileage at 10yr

212k mi

2007

Based on 483 vehicles

95.7%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

52k mi

Mileage at 5yr

114k mi

Mileage at 10yr

152k mi

2006

Based on 376 vehicles

94.1%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

122k mi

Mileage at 10yr

191k mi

2005

Based on 611 vehicles

93.6%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

121k mi

Mileage at 10yr

213k mi

2004

Based on 905 vehicles

92.2%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

126k mi

Mileage at 10yr

193k mi

2003

Based on 726 vehicles

91.3%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

100k mi

Mileage at 10yr

189k mi

2002

Based on 701 vehicles

92.4%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

204k mi

2001

Based on 1,073 vehicles

91.8%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

178k mi

2000

Based on 594 vehicles

91.9%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

196k mi

1999

Based on 465 vehicles

93.1%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

208k mi

1998

Based on 302 vehicles

93.0%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

204k mi

1997

Based on 302 vehicles

92.1%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

1996

Based on 143 vehicles

94.4%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

1995

Based on 182 vehicles

91.2%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

1994

Based on 145 vehicles

88.3%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

1993

Based on 105 vehicles

93.3%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Typical Mileage — Mercedes Benz C 200

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2009 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used C 200.

At 3 Years

60,852

miles

At 5 Years

132,988

miles

At 10 Years

199,714

miles

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See detailed fault analysis for Mercedes Benz C 200

Mercedes Benz C 200 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mercedes Benz C 200 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz C 200?

The average MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz C 200 is 94.2% compared to the Mercedes Benz average of 90.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Mercedes Benz C 200?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Mercedes Benz C 200 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 94.2%, the Mercedes Benz C 200 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Mercedes Benz C 200?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Mercedes Benz C 200?

Typical mileage for the Mercedes Benz C 200: 125,552 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used C 200 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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