Mercedes-benz C vs Mercedes-benz E 300 amg line premium e 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 E 300 amg line premium e auto
98%
MOT pass rate · 333 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz C (78%) and Mercedes-benz E 300 amg line premium e auto (98%) 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 E 300 amg line premium e auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 98% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 2% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 | 0.2 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% ✓ | 19% |
| Average mileage | 112,156 mi | 29,890 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 675,043 | 333 |
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 E 300 amg line premium e auto
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz C (78%) and Mercedes-benz E 300 amg line premium e auto (98%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.