MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz C 350
3 vehicles · 44 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Mercedes-benz C 350 vehicles and 44 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz C 350 has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 70,768 miles.
3
Vehicles
44
MOT tests
5,321
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz C 350 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz C 350 MOT tests:
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Other34%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension26%
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Brakes15%
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Visibility15%
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Body & structure4%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Lamps & electrical1%
Mercedes-benz C 350 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 75% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 5 | 60% |
| 6 | 5 | 60% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 2 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2), Hybrid Electric (Clean) (1)
Most common Mercedes-benz C 350 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz C 350 MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (6 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)
- Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (1 times)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) (1 times)
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz C 350 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 8 | 75% | 79,602 |
| 2012 | 1 | 14 | 86% | 27,070 |
| 2007 | 1 | 22 | 77% | 105,634 |
Mercedes-benz C 350 reliability FAQ
Across 3 Mercedes-benz C 350 vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz C 350 MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ; Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Mercedes-benz C 350 in our data has covered around
70,768 miles.
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