2007 Mercedes-Benz 200 — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 2007 perform at MOT as they age
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Compared to Average at Age 17
✅ 7.7% above average (9249 models compared)
How This Car Ages
Pass rate progression for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz 200 as it ages.
Bar chart showing pass rate by car age from 14 to 17 years
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| Age | Pass Rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| 14 yrs | 61.1% | 36 |
| 15 yrs | 71.0% | 31 |
| 16 yrs | 61.8% | 34 |
| 17 yrs | 61.2% | 49 |
Pass Rate Trend
How the 2007 Mercedes-Benz 200 pass rate changes as it ages, from first MOT to most recent.
Trend shows declining over 4 years
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| Built | Pass Rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 (17 yrs) | 61.2% | 49 |
| 2023 (16 yrs) | 61.8% | 34 |
| 2022 (15 yrs) | 71% | 31 |
| 2021 (14 yrs) | 61.1% | 36 |
Year-by-Year MOT Results
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 2007 Mercedes-Benz 200, with age trends.
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 47.2% (14 yrs) | 16.3% (17 yrs) | -30.9%
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| Suspension | 50.0% (14 yrs) | 34.7% (17 yrs) | -15.3%
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| Brakes | 50.0% (14 yrs) | 34.7% (17 yrs) | -15.3%
| 🟢 ↓ |
| Tyres | 27.8% (14 yrs) | 16.3% (17 yrs) | -11.5%
| 🟢 ↓ |
| Visibility | 8.3% (14 yrs) | 12.2% (17 yrs) | +3.9%
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About This Data
This page shows how Mercedes-Benz 200 cars manufactured in 2007 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2021 to 2024, covering 150 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.