MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz C 270
1 vehicles · 23 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate
Based on 1 Mercedes-benz C 270 vehicles and 23 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz C 270 has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 59,817 miles.
1
Vehicles
23
MOT tests
2,624
Avg miles / year
2.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz C 270 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz C 270 MOT tests:
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Other78%
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Brakes12%
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Identification & plates8%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension2%
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Body & structure2%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Mercedes-benz C 270 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 4 | 50% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (1)
Most common Mercedes-benz C 270 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz C 270 MOT tests:
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (4 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) (3 times)
- Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted. (3 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) (2 times)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f) (2 times)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Headlamp masks/converters fitted (2 times)
- Centre Exhaust clamp corroding away. (2 times)
- Undertrays and outer Sill covers fitted. (2 times)
- Headlamp masks fitted. (2 times)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) (1 times)
- Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8) (1 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz C 270 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 | 23 | 70% | 59,817 |
Mercedes-benz C 270 reliability FAQ
Across 1 Mercedes-benz C 270 vehicles in our MOT data,
70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about
2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz C 270 MOT issues are:
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)); Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8); Engine covers, under-trays and outer Sill covers fitted..
The typical Mercedes-benz C 270 in our data has covered around
59,817 miles.
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