How reliable is the Mercedes Benz A 200?
Owner-reported reliability data: inspection results, typical mileage, and the most common failures.
The Mercedes Benz A 200 passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. The most commonly reported issues are a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a tyre cords visible or damaged. Typical mileage by age and a year-by-year breakdown of reliability are shown below. All figures are owner-reported real-world data, not a marketing rating.
Average reliability
Based on 3,267 inspection tests. First-time pass rate: 76.5%.
Mercedes Benz A 200 reliability by year
How the Mercedes Benz A 200 performs at first-time inspection, broken down by the year cohort. Empty cells mean we don't have enough owner-reported data for that year yet.
| Year cohort | Pass rate | Typical mileage @ 5 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 93.4% | – |
| 2005 | 73.1% | – |
| 2006 | 70.7% | – |
| 2007 | 71.1% | – |
| 2012 | 80.4% | – |
| 2013 | 76.5% | – |
| 2014 | 74.5% | – |
| 2018 | 87.5% | 58,724 km |
| 2019 | 95.4% | 50,159 km |
| 2020 | 89.9% | 47,424 km |
Model-level pattern, not per-car prediction
These figures describe the Mercedes Benz A 200 as a model. The reliability of any individual Mercedes Benz A 200 also depends on service history, accident history, and how it was driven. Run a free VIN check to see the records attached to a specific car you're considering.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Mercedes Benz A 200 reliable?
Based on owner-reported inspection records, the Mercedes Benz A 200 passes first-time inspections at roughly the European average. Its first-time inspection pass rate sits around 77%. Reliability varies by year and engine: see the year-by-year breakdown on this page for the specific cohort you're considering.
What are the common problems on the Mercedes Benz A 200?
The most common owner-reported issues are: A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (4.1% of inspections); A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened (2.4% of inspections); A tyre cords visible or damaged (1.6% of inspections); An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction (1.3% of inspections); Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.3% of inspections).
What mileage is normal for a Mercedes Benz A 200?
For a typical Mercedes Benz A 200, owner-reported average mileage works out to about – at 3 years, – at 5 years, and 144,051 km at 10 years. The mileage section on this page shows the full distribution, high-use vs low-use cars often differ by a factor of three.
How do I check a specific Mercedes Benz A 200 before buying?
Enter the 17-character VIN on Carlytics. The free check shows decoded specs and open safety recalls. The full vehicle history report (from EUR 8.90) cross-references owner-reported issues, mileage records, and stolen-vehicle databases for the specific car, model-level reliability tells you the pattern, the VIN check tells you the car.