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Mercedes-benz B 200 d vs Mercedes-benz C: reliability comparison

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

Mercedes-benz B 200 d
71%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Mercedes-benz C
78%
MOT pass rate · 675,043 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz B 200 d (71%) 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 200 d Mercedes-benz C
MOT pass rate 71% 78% ✓
MOT failure rate 29% 22% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.1 1.7 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 7% 3% ✓
Average mileage 84,729 mi 112,156 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1 675,043

Most common faults

Mercedes-benz B 200 d

  1. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Rear Number plate lamps dim
  5. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Front Wipers Smear

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 200 d (71%) 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 200 d 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.