MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz C180 k

Q: Is the Mercedes-benz C180 k reliable?

Across 2 Mercedes-benz C180 k vehicles in our MOT data, 72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about 1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

2 vehicles · 40 completed MOT tests analysed

72%

MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Mercedes-benz C180 k vehicles and 40 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz C180 k has an overall 72% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 97,833 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

5,480

Avg miles / year

1.4

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz C180 k problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz C180 k MOT tests:

Other33%
Brakes26%
Tyres, wheels & suspension26%
Body & structure12%
Lamps & electrical7%
Seatbelts & equipment5%
Identification & plates3%
Emissions & nuisance2%

Mercedes-benz C180 k pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	2	100%
4	2	100%
5	2	100%
6	2	100%
7	3	100%
8	3	67%
9	2	100%
10	2	100%
11	2	50%
12	2	50%
13	6	50%
14	3	67%
15	3	67%
16	2	50%
17	2	50%
18	2	50%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Mercedes-benz C180 k MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz C180 k MOT tests:

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
both rear tyres wearing low but legal (2 times)
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly (0.1 (b)) (2 times)
Rear exhaust heat shield secure at time of inspection (2 times)
light / surface corrosion to some underbody components (2 times)
undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items (2 times)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside Handbrake (1.2.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) (2 times)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (after centre silencer) (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)

Mercedes-benz C180 k pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2010	1	18	78%	114,350
2007	1	22	68%	81,316

Mercedes-benz C180 k reliability FAQ

Across 2 Mercedes-benz C180 k vehicles in our MOT data, 72% pass the MOT (a 28% failure rate), with about 1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz C180 k MOT issues are: Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c)); both rear tyres wearing low but legal; Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly (0.1 (b)).

The typical Mercedes-benz C180 k in our data has covered around 97,833 miles.

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