MERCEDES-BENZ 200 MOT pass rate
78.0% of 1,176 MERCEDES-BENZ 200 MOT tests pass.
The 200 passes 78.0% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all MERCEDES-BENZ models (83.5%).
At 78.0%, The MERCEDES-BENZ 200 passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the MERCEDES-BENZ 200 tested at 3–6 years pass 97.4% of the time, compared with just 74.4% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (10) | 10 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 97.4% | 78 | 36,819 miles |
| 6–10 years | 86.6% | 97 | 58,867 miles |
| 10–15 years | 86.0% | 86 | 83,597 miles |
| 15+ years | 74.4% | 905 | 122,783 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MERCEDES-BENZ 200
The most common reason the MERCEDES-BENZ 200 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 53.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 53.0% | Not working |
| Suspension | 38.7% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 29.6% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Body, chassis, structure | 19.8% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 16.5% | Emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |
| Visibility | 16.5% | Not working |
| Tyres | 11.6% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Steering | 9.1% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.9% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Identification of the vehicle | 3.7% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related MERCEDES-BENZ models
- MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS — 81.4% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS — 85.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS — 83.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLA — 89.4% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLC — 91.1% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLA — 87.2% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the MERCEDES-BENZ 200?
- 78.0% of MERCEDES-BENZ 200 MOT tests pass, based on 1,176 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MERCEDES-BENZ 200?
- The most common reason the MERCEDES-BENZ 200 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 53.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the MERCEDES-BENZ 200's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the MERCEDES-BENZ service history guide for how to check and keep one.