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:
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Other42%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension38%
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Brakes19%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Body & structure1%
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Visibility1%
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Seatbelts & equipment0%
Mercedes-benz C 180 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 11 | 82% |
| 4 | 11 | 73% |
| 5 | 11 | 91% |
| 6 | 10 | 100% |
| 7 | 13 | 85% |
| 8 | 14 | 79% |
| 9 | 11 | 91% |
| 10 | 10 | 90% |
| 11 | 15 | 73% |
| 12 | 14 | 79% |
| 13 | 11 | 91% |
| 14 | 8 | 75% |
| 15 | 5 | 60% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
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:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (9 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (9 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (4 times)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (3 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (3 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- 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
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg 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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