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Mercedes-benz B 160 sport cvt vs Mercedes-benz C: reliability comparison

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

Mercedes-benz B 160 sport cvt
62%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Mercedes-benz C
78%
MOT pass rate · 675,043 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz B 160 sport cvt (62%) 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 B 160 sport cvt Mercedes-benz C
MOT pass rate 62% 78% ✓
MOT failure rate 38% 22% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.6 1.7 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 5% 3% ✓
Average mileage 87,196 mi 112,156 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 675,043

Most common faults

Mercedes-benz B 160 sport cvt

  1. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  2. Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  4. engine covers and under trays obscuring some components
  5. rear wiper blade worn
  6. Front Road wheel fixing missing both side (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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 B 160 sport cvt (62%) 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 B 160 sport cvt 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.