Mercedes-benz C vs Mercedes-benz Camper van: 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 Camper van
71%
MOT pass rate · 19 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Mercedes-benz C is the more reliable of the two — 78% pass first time versus 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Mercedes-benz C | Mercedes-benz Camper van |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% ✓ | 71% |
| MOT failure rate | 22% ✓ | 29% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 ✓ | 2.7 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 1% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 112,156 mi | 183,213 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 675,043 | 19 |
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 Camper van
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Mercedes-benz C is the more reliable of the two — 78% pass first time versus 71%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.