MERCEDES A 200 (2019)
Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 85 real MOT tests in 2024.
MOT Pass Rate
96%
Total Tests (2024)
85
Avg Mileage
32,868 mi
Est. Annual Cost
£1,582
Is the 2019 MERCEDES A 200 reliable?
Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 14 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the MERCEDES brand average of 87%.
At 5 years old, 96% of MERCEDES A 200s from 2019 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 85 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 32,868 miles.
How does the 2019 MERCEDES A 200 compare?
Mileage Analysis
The average 2019 MERCEDES A 200 has 32,868 miles on the clock, which is in line with the expected 37,000 miles for a 5-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.
How much does a 2019 MERCEDES A 200 cost to run?
Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
MERCEDES A 200 by Year
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About the 2019 MERCEDES A 200
The 2019 MERCEDES A 200 is a small family car with a 1332cc petrol engine. 85 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. It ranks in the top 13% of all 2019 cars for reliability.
With an average of 32,868 miles at 5 years old, MERCEDES A 200 owners drive about as much as the UK average.
2019 MERCEDES A 200 Fuel Costs
The 1332cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 42 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,137 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).
What does it cost to own a 2019 MERCEDES A 200?
Total estimated annual running cost is £1,582 (£132/month), broken down as £1137 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 96% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.
MERCEDES A 200 Reliability Trend
Newer MERCEDES A 200s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 8 percentage points.
Buying a Used 2019 MERCEDES A 200
At 5 years old, the MERCEDES A 200 offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost. Note: with only 85 tests in our data, these figures should be treated as indicative rather than definitive.
Alternatives to the 2019 MERCEDES A 200
The MERCEDES A 200 is actually the most reliable option among similar petrol small family cars from this era. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines:
- FORD FIESTA (2018) 90% pass rate (-6%) from 157,746 tests
- FORD FOCUS (2017) 89% pass rate (-7%) from 109,241 tests
- NISSAN QASHQAI (2017) 86% pass rate (-10%) from 100,176 tests
- VAUXHALL CORSA (2017) 82% pass rate (-14%) from 90,285 tests