Mercedes 200

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 12 model years from 730 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

80%

Total Tests

730

Highest Pass Rate

1992 (77%)

Years Covered

About the Mercedes 200

The Mercedes 200 was MOT tested 730 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 12 model years (1990 to 2018), with an average pass rate of 80%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1992 model has the highest pass rate at 77% from 123 tests. The 1993 model has the lowest at 75%. With just a 2 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

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

Fuel (Diesel, 1800cc)

£1,397

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,852

Per month£154/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2018 details

How reliable is the Mercedes 200?

vs average of all models-2% (82% avg)

vs Mercedes brand average-7% (87% avg)

Best to worst year spread2 percentage points

Mercedes 200 by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2018	97%	34	38,851 mi
2017	100%	38	38,667 mi
2016	79%	47	73,951 mi
2010	83%	41	77,463 mi
2009	69%	32	94,118 mi
2008	73%	48	104,422 mi
2007	72%	78	124,603 mi
2006	76%	38	112,920 mi
1993	75%	118	152,445 mi
1992	77%	123	142,692 mi
1991	96%	54	144,472 mi
1990	65%	79	147,303 mi

Questions about the Mercedes 200

Is the Mercedes 200 reliable?

Across its 12 model years in our data (1990 to 2018), the Mercedes 200 averages an 80% MOT pass rate, from 730 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 2 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 1992 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 77%.

Which year Mercedes 200 has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1992 Mercedes 200 has the highest MOT pass rate at 77%, while the 1993 model has the lowest at 75%, a 2 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.