Mercedes Benz 200 (1995)
1995 Mercedes Benz 200
CarHunch analysed 113 real MOT records for the 1995 Mercedes Benz 200. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 falls short of the UK average with a 72.1% first-time pass rate, meaning nearly three in ten fail the MOT—a meaningful reliability concern for a car now nearly 30 years old. The 14.2% dangerous defect rate is manageable and below the red-flag threshold, so safety issues aren't epidemic, but they're worth factoring into any purchase decision.
These surviving examples average 126,400 miles, which is moderate for their age and suggests owners have looked after them reasonably well. The typical car racks up nearly two failures and seven advisories per test cycle, pointing to wear in trim, suspension, and minor systems rather than catastrophic failures—the takeaway is straightforward: budget for regular maintenance and always get a pre-purchase inspection from a Mercedes specialist before committing.
What to check before buying a 1995 Mercedes Benz 200
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (98%) | 111 | 72.5% | 1.97 |
| Diesel (2%) | 2 | 50% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1995 Mercedes Benz 200 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1995 Mercedes Benz 200 vehicles fall between 94,099 and 148,413 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1995 Mercedes Benz 200
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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31.8%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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29%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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29%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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25.2%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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16.4%
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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15.4%
Oil leak
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14%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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13.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1995. Counts include advisories and failures.
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