Mercedes-benz C vs Mercedes-benz Eqs 450+ business class: 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 Eqs 450+ business class
96%
MOT pass rate · 129 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz C (78%) and Mercedes-benz Eqs 450+ business class (96%) 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 Eqs 450+ business class |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% | 96% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 22% | 4% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 | 0.0 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% ✓ | 100% |
| Average mileage | 112,156 mi | 45,223 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 675,043 | 129 |
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 Eqs 450+ business class
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz C (78%) and Mercedes-benz Eqs 450+ business class (96%) 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 Eqs 450+ business class 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.