Mercedes 200
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 12 years from 730 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
80%
Total Tests
730
Best Year
2017 (100%)
Years Covered
12
About the Mercedes 200
The Mercedes 200 has been tested 730 times in 2026 MOT data across 12 model years (1990 to 2018), with an average pass rate of 80%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2017 model is the most reliable with a 100% pass rate from 38 tests. The 1990 model has the lowest at 65%. With a 35 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Older MERCEDES 200s tend to have better MOT pass rates than newer ones, with an average decline of 6 percentage points across model years.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 147,303 miles, while the newest (2018) averages 38,851 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Compared to the Mercedes brand average of 87%, the 200 is 7 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Mercedes models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Mercedes 200 by Year
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