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Mercedes Benz C200 Amg Ln Ngt Ed Prm+ MHEV A (2021)

235 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.1% first-time pass rate

2021 Mercedes Benz C200 Amg Ln Ngt Ed Prm+ MHEV A

CarHunch analysed 235 real MOT records for the 2021 Mercedes Benz C200 Amg Ln Ngt Ed Prm+ MHEV A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2021 C200 AMG is a solid performer, passing its MOT on first attempt 89.1% of the time—well above the UK average of 80%. With 17.9% of vehicles ever recording a dangerous defect, it's a reasonable but not exceptional safety record, so a pre-purchase inspection should focus on brake and suspension components common to this generation.

At a median mileage of 28,506 miles for a three-year-old car, these examples are running relatively low, which bodes well for longevity. The hybrid-electric powertrain averages just 0.33 failures per test and 1.7 advisories, suggesting that when faults do appear they tend to be minor wear items rather than systemic problems—prioritise checking service history and battery health documentation before committing to purchase.

Average reliability 9.1% above UK average
89.1%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
28,506
typical mileage
20,402–37,669 middle half
17.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.33
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.5 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Mercedes Benz C200 Amg Ln Ngt Ed Prm+ MHEV A

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
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (99%) 233 89.3% 0.33
Petrol (1%) 2 75% 1

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Mercedes Benz C200 Amg Ln Ngt Ed Prm+ MHEV A 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.

20,402
low mileage
28,506
typical
37,669
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Mercedes Benz C200 Amg Ln Ngt Ed Prm+ MHEV A vehicles fall between 20,402 and 37,669 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.5
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.33
Avg failures per vehicle
1.7
Avg advisories per vehicle

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