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Mercedes-benz 461.310 vs Mercedes-benz C: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Mercedes-benz 461.310
80%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Mercedes-benz C
78%
MOT pass rate · 675,043 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz 461.310 (80%) and Mercedes-benz C (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Mercedes-benz 461.310 Mercedes-benz C
MOT pass rate 80% ✓ 78%
MOT failure rate 20% ✓ 22%
Faults & advisories per test 1.4 ✓ 1.7
Dangerous-fault share 0% ✓ 3%
Average mileage 16,970 mi 112,156 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 2 675,043

Most common faults

Mercedes-benz 461.310

  1. Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
  2. Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Offside Front brake binding

Mercedes-benz C

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  6. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz 461.310 (80%) and Mercedes-benz C (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Mercedes-benz 461.310 report Full Mercedes-benz C report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.