Mercedes-benz C vs Mercedes-benz C200 se cdi blueefficiency a: 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
More reliable
Mercedes-benz C200 se cdi blueefficiency a
76%
MOT pass rate · 57 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Mercedes-benz C is the more reliable of the two — 78% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Mercedes-benz C | Mercedes-benz C200 se cdi blueefficiency a |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% ✓ | 76% |
| MOT failure rate | 22% ✓ | 24% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | — ✓ |
| Average mileage | 112,156 mi | 197,158 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 675,043 | 57 |
Most common faults
Mercedes-benz C
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Mercedes-benz C200 se cdi blueefficiency a
No fault breakdown available.
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Mercedes-benz C is the more reliable of the two — 78% pass first time versus 76%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Full Mercedes-benz C report Full Mercedes-benz C200 se cdi blueefficiency a 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.