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Mercedes-benz C vs Mercedes-benz Vaneo: 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 Vaneo
69%
MOT pass rate · 2,728 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Mercedes-benz C is the more reliable of the two — 78% pass first time versus 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Mercedes-benz C Mercedes-benz Vaneo
MOT pass rate 78% ✓ 69%
MOT failure rate 22% ✓ 31%
Faults & advisories per test 1.7 ✓ 2.4
Dangerous-fault share 3% 1% ✓
Average mileage 112,156 mi 98,996 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 675,043 2,728

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 Vaneo

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  3. Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  4. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  6. Nearside Rear 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 69%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Full Mercedes-benz C report Full Mercedes-benz Vaneo 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.