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MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz C 180

14 vehicles · 154 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate

Based on 14 Mercedes-benz C 180 vehicles and 154 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz C 180 has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 108,651 miles.

14
Vehicles
154
MOT tests
8,407
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz C 180 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz C 180 MOT tests:

  • Other42%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension38%
  • Brakes19%
  • Lamps & electrical9%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%
  • Body & structure1%
  • Visibility1%
  • Seatbelts & equipment0%

Mercedes-benz C 180 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31182%
41173%
51191%
610100%
71385%
81479%
91191%
101090%
111573%
121479%
131191%
14875%
15560%
163100%
17367%
18250%
19250%

Fuel types: Petrol (14)

Most common Mercedes-benz C 180 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz C 180 MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (9 times)
  2. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (9 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
  4. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
  5. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
  6. Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (5 times)
  7. Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
  8. Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
  9. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
  10. Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (4 times)
  11. Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (3 times)
  12. Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (3 times)
  13. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
  14. Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
  15. Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)

Mercedes-benz C 180 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2018 1 2 100% 39,489
2014 2 14 79% 143,801
2013 1 11 100% 145,335
2012 4 52 85% 97,237
2010 2 18 89% 107,427
2009 2 32 81% 99,664
2004 1 23 65% 138,896
2002 1 2 50% 106,670

Mercedes-benz C 180 reliability FAQ

Across 14 Mercedes-benz C 180 vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz C 180 MOT issues are: 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)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).

The typical Mercedes-benz C 180 in our data has covered around 108,651 miles.

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