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Mercedes-benz C vs Mercedes-benz C200 cdi auto: reliability comparison

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

Mercedes-benz C
78%
MOT pass rate · 675,043 vehicles
Mercedes-benz C200 cdi auto
50%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz C (78%) and Mercedes-benz C200 cdi auto (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Mercedes-benz C Mercedes-benz C200 cdi auto
MOT pass rate 78% ✓ 50%
MOT failure rate 22% ✓ 50%
Faults & advisories per test 1.7 ✓ 9.5
Dangerous-fault share 3% 0% ✓
Average mileage 112,156 mi 175,701 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 675,043 1

Most common faults

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)

Mercedes-benz C200 cdi auto

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  5. Vehicle has been under sealed
  6. Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz C (78%) and Mercedes-benz C200 cdi auto (50%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Mercedes-benz C report Full Mercedes-benz C200 cdi auto 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.