MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz C 250 cdi
3 vehicles · 30 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Mercedes-benz C 250 cdi vehicles and 30 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz C 250 cdi has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 93,099 miles.
3
Vehicles
30
MOT tests
5,983
Avg miles / year
2.1
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz C 250 cdi problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz C 250 cdi MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension55%
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Other21%
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Brakes13%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Visibility3%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
Mercedes-benz C 250 cdi pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Diesel (3)
Most common Mercedes-benz C 250 cdi MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz C 250 cdi MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (5 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Mercedes-benz C 250 cdi pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 11 | 82% | 53,159 |
| 2013 | 1 | 13 | 85% | 90,837 |
| 2012 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 135,303 |
Mercedes-benz C 250 cdi reliability FAQ
Across 3 Mercedes-benz C 250 cdi vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz C 250 cdi MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ; Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Mercedes-benz C 250 cdi in our data has covered around
93,099 miles.
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