Mercedes-Benz A 200 reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 3,161 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 3,161 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 73% of Mercedes-Benz A 200 cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 73% average for cars of that age. It holds up especially well on steering and body & structure.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the A 200 tends to fail
Share of Mercedes-Benz A 200 cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on steering, body & structure, brakes.
Common questions
Is the Mercedes-Benz A 200 reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Mercedes-Benz A 200 is about average for its age: 73% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Mercedes-Benz A 200?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Mercedes-Benz A 200 in 2024: 8 to 12 years, 73%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Mercedes-Benz A 200 MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Mercedes-Benz A 200 versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).