Mercedes C200 CDI Classic SE Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Mercedes C200 CDI Classic SE Auto car check
Is the Mercedes C200 CDI Classic SE Auto reliable? We analysed 453 real MOT tests across 113 vehicles to find out.
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The Mercedes C200 CDI Classic SE Auto is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mercedes C200 CDI Classic SE Auto.
Mercedes C200 CDI Classic SE Auto — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Mercedes C200 CDI Classic SE Auto — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 2148cc
- Power
- 124 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 11.9 sec
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Silver
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 41.5 mpg
- Urban
- 31.0 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 53.3 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £2321
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 180 g/km Band I
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £260
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £143
Mercedes C200 CDI Classic SE Auto Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mercedes C200 CDI Classic SE Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mercedes C200 CDI Classic SE Auto Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mercedes C200 CDI Classic SE Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mercedes C200 CDI Classic SE Auto Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes C200 CDI Classic SE Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Mercedes C200 CDI Classic SE Auto Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes C200 CDI Classic SE Auto THIS CAR | 71.5% | 453 | 140,258 mi | — yrs |
| Mercedes Motorhome | 76.7% | 14,848 | 66,873 mi | 45 yrs |
| Mercedes Unknown | 79.2% | 11,881 | 102,484 mi | 39 yrs |
| Mercedes Camper | 74.6% | 8,342 | 82,260 mi | 47 yrs |
| Audi A6 S Line 40 TDI MHEV S-a | 87.7% | 783 | 36,238 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Mercedes Motorhome (76.7% pass rate) and the Mercedes Unknown (79.2% pass rate), the Mercedes C200 CDI Classic SE Auto trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Mercedes C200 CDI Classic SE AutoShould you buy a used Mercedes C200 CDI Classic SE Auto?
The Mercedes C200 CDI Classic SE Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 71.5% across 453 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
A typical Mercedes C200 CDI Classic SE Auto owner drives around 5,234 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.