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Mercedes-benz C vs Mercedes-benz V 250 sport d 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 V 250 sport d auto
80%
MOT pass rate · 6 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz C (78%) and Mercedes-benz V 250 sport d auto (80%) 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 V 250 sport d auto
MOT pass rate 78% 80% ✓
MOT failure rate 22% 20% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.7 1.2 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 3% 0% ✓
Average mileage 112,156 mi 91,262 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 675,043 6

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 V 250 sport d auto

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
  3. Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz C (78%) and Mercedes-benz V 250 sport d auto (80%) 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 V 250 sport d 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.