Mercedes Benz 211 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mercedes Benz 211. Check any 211 by registration number below.

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95.6%

Avg Pass Rate

+5.4%

vs Mercedes Benz Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Mercedes Benz 211 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mercedes Benz 211 has an average MOT pass rate of 95.6%, which is 5.4 percentage points above the Mercedes Benz brand average of 90.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the 211 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Typical mileage for the 211 is around 185,739 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used 211, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Mercedes Benz 211, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mercedes Benz 211 performs at MOT across different model years.

2008

Based on 117 vehicles

95.7%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

103k mi

Mileage at 5yr

186k mi

Mileage at 10yr

239k mi

2007

Based on 183 vehicles

96.2%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

114k mi

Mileage at 10yr

176k mi

2006

Based on 193 vehicles

95.9%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

85k mi

Mileage at 5yr

105k mi

Mileage at 10yr

275k mi

2005

Based on 243 vehicles

95.9%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

127k mi

Mileage at 10yr

228k mi

2004

Based on 324 vehicles

95.4%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

150k mi

Mileage at 10yr

238k mi

2003

Based on 539 vehicles

97.2%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

192k mi

2002

Based on 169 vehicles

92.9%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

194k mi

Typical Mileage — Mercedes Benz 211

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2008 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used 211.

At 3 Years

102,822

miles

At 5 Years

185,739

miles

At 10 Years

238,569

miles

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See detailed fault analysis for Mercedes Benz 211

Mercedes Benz 211 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mercedes Benz 211 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz 211?

The average MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz 211 is 95.6% compared to the Mercedes Benz average of 90.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Mercedes Benz 211?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Mercedes Benz 211 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 95.6%, the Mercedes Benz 211 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Mercedes Benz 211?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Mercedes Benz 211?

Typical mileage for the Mercedes Benz 211: 102,822 miles at 3 years, 185,739 miles at 5 years, 238,569 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used 211 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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