Mercedes C200 Sport CDI A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Mercedes C200 Sport CDI A car check
Is the Mercedes C200 Sport CDI A reliable? We analysed 917 real MOT tests across 132 vehicles to find out.
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The Mercedes C200 Sport CDI A is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mercedes C200 Sport CDI A.
Mercedes C200 Sport CDI A — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Mercedes C200 Sport CDI A — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 2148cc
- Power
- 136 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 10.2 sec
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Black
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 41.5 mpg
- Urban
- 31.0 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 50.4 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £2321
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 177 g/km Band I
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £260
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £143
Mercedes C200 Sport CDI A Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mercedes C200 Sport CDI A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mercedes C200 Sport CDI A Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Mercedes C200 Sport CDI A fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Mercedes C200 Sport CDI A Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mercedes C200 Sport CDI A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mercedes C200 Sport CDI A Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes C200 Sport CDI A 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 Sport CDI A Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes C200 Sport CDI A THIS CAR | 71.8% | 917 | 125,130 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 |
| Austin A55 | 82.9% | 1,411 | 52,235 mi | 69 yrs |
Compared to the Mercedes Motorhome (76.7% pass rate) and the Mercedes Unknown (79.2% pass rate), the Mercedes C200 Sport CDI A trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Mercedes C200 Sport CDI A has an overall MOT pass rate of 71.8% across 917 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common failure point is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick with 2 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
A typical Mercedes C200 Sport CDI A owner drives around 7,207 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.