Skip to content

MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz C 200

24 vehicles · 150 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate

Based on 24 Mercedes-benz C 200 vehicles and 150 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz C 200 has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 68,473 miles.

24
Vehicles
150
MOT tests
7,188
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
12%
Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz C 200 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz C 200 MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension59%
  • Brakes20%
  • Other15%
  • Visibility5%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%
  • Lamps & electrical2%

Mercedes-benz C 200 pass rate by age

How the Mercedes-benz C 200's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
21100%
32488%
42685%
52195%
62688%
72080%
81385%
9786%
102100%
11580%
122100%
13250%
141100%

Fuel types: Petrol (23), Diesel (1)

Most common Mercedes-benz C 200 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz C 200 MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (11 times)
  2. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (11 times)
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (8 times)
  4. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
  5. Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
  6. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
  7. Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
  8. Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
  9. Nearside Headlamp mounting damaged, not resulting in movement / looseness, but affected headlamp aim (on lower section) - recommend further inspection / repair as necessary (2 times)
  10. Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  11. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  12. Front bonnet gas struts worn (2 times)
  13. Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) (2 times)
  14. Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  15. Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) (2 times)

Mercedes-benz C 200 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2020 2 10 80% 56,553
2019 5 25 100% 45,914
2018 7 50 80% 54,330
2017 5 27 89% 44,041
2015 3 30 90% 118,168
2011 1 5 80% 59,047
2010 1 3 67% 286,603

Mercedes-benz C 200 reliability FAQ

Across 24 Mercedes-benz C 200 vehicles in our MOT data, 87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz C 200 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Mercedes-benz C 200 in our data has covered around 68,473 miles.

Compare the Mercedes-benz C 200

See how the Mercedes-benz C 200 stacks up against other Mercedes-benz models on MOT reliability:

C 200 vs C C 200 vs E C 200 vs Sprinter C 200 vs A-class

Check a specific Mercedes-benz C 200

Enter a registration to see that exact vehicle's full MOT history, advisories and recurring faults.

See all Mercedes-benz models · Learn about common MOT failures · what an MOT checks