Mercedes A 200
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 13 years from 4,995 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
84%
Total Tests
4,995
Best Year
2021 (100%)
Years Covered
13
About the Mercedes A 200
The Mercedes A 200 has been tested 4,995 times in 2026 MOT data across 13 model years (2005 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 84%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2021 model is the most reliable with a 100% pass rate from 31 tests. The 2008 model has the lowest at 72%. With a 28 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer MERCEDES A 200s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 8 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2005) averages 91,771 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 20,034 miles.
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 A 200 by Year
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