MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz C180 cgi
7 vehicles · 113 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Mercedes-benz C180 cgi vehicles and 113 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz C180 cgi has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 91,608 miles.
7
Vehicles
113
MOT tests
5,018
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz C180 cgi problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz C180 cgi MOT tests:
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Other57%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension31%
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Brakes18%
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Lamps & electrical9%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Identification & plates2%
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Visibility2%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Mercedes-benz C180 cgi pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 13 | 62% |
| 4 | 10 | 80% |
| 5 | 8 | 88% |
| 6 | 8 | 88% |
| 7 | 10 | 70% |
| 8 | 8 | 88% |
| 9 | 9 | 56% |
| 10 | 9 | 78% |
| 11 | 8 | 75% |
| 12 | 8 | 75% |
| 13 | 7 | 86% |
| 14 | 7 | 86% |
| 15 | 7 | 57% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7)
Most common Mercedes-benz C180 cgi MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz C180 cgi MOT tests:
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (9 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (7 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (3 times)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3 times)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (3 times)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (3 times)
- Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test mobile holder (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front bonnet catch sticky (2 times)
- Nearside Front headlamp unit slightly insecure on upper fixing but still adequately secured (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
Mercedes-benz C180 cgi pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 | 42 | 81% | 120,012 |
| 2010 | 4 | 71 | 72% | 70,305 |
Mercedes-benz C180 cgi reliability FAQ
Across 7 Mercedes-benz C180 cgi vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz C180 cgi MOT issues are:
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components; Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Mercedes-benz C180 cgi in our data has covered around
91,608 miles.
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