MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz C-class
10 vehicles · 34 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 10 Mercedes-benz C-class vehicles and 34 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz C-class has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 72,356 miles.
10
Vehicles
34
MOT tests
8,512
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
7%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz C-class problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz C-class MOT tests:
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Other69%
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Brakes21%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension17%
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Lamps & electrical14%
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Visibility10%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
Mercedes-benz C-class pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 6 | 67% |
| 6 | 5 | 80% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 5 | 80% |
| 11 | 5 | 80% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7), Diesel (3)
Most common Mercedes-benz C-class MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz C-class MOT tests:
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged (2 times)
- fitted head lamp beam deflectors for test (2 times)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (2 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (2 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) (1 times)
- Front wipers juddering across windscreen (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up going wrong way (4.1.2 (c)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up going wrong way (4.1.2 (c)) (1 times)
- Front tyres wearing on outer edges (1 times)
- Rear tyres close to legal limit (1 times)
Mercedes-benz C-class pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 26,855 |
| 2017 | 3 | 13 | 77% | 102,717 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 59,962 |
Mercedes-benz C-class reliability FAQ
Across 10 Mercedes-benz C-class vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz C-class MOT issues are:
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)); Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ; fitted head lamp beam deflectors for test.
The typical Mercedes-benz C-class in our data has covered around
72,356 miles.
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