MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz C 180k
1 vehicles · 23 completed MOT tests analysed
74%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Mercedes-benz C 180k vehicles and 23 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz C 180k has an overall 74% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 177,269 miles.
1
Vehicles
23
MOT tests
7,721
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz C 180k problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz C 180k MOT tests:
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Other87%
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Seatbelts & equipment10%
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Lamps & electrical10%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Brakes7%
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Visibility3%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
Mercedes-benz C 180k pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (1)
Most common Mercedes-benz C 180k MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz C 180k MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (2 times)
- Centre exhaust mounting broken but the system is secure. (2 times)
- Nail in offside rear tyre (2 times)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (1 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz C 180k pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 23 | 74% | 177,269 |
Mercedes-benz C 180k reliability FAQ
Across 1 Mercedes-benz C 180k vehicles in our MOT data,
74% pass the MOT (a 26% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz C 180k MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2); Centre exhaust mounting broken but the system is secure..
The typical Mercedes-benz C 180k in our data has covered around
177,269 miles.
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