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MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz C180k

17 vehicles · 337 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate

Based on 17 Mercedes-benz C180k vehicles and 337 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz C180k has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 117,907 miles.

17
Vehicles
337
MOT tests
5,815
Avg miles / year
1.6
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz C180k problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz C180k MOT tests:

  • Other46%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension30%
  • Brakes20%
  • Lamps & electrical8%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%
  • Body & structure2%
  • Visibility2%
  • Identification & plates1%

Mercedes-benz C180k pass rate by age

How the Mercedes-benz C180k's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
31794%
42176%
51979%
61688%
72282%
81984%
91788%
102471%
112374%
122564%
131688%
142370%
152475%
162268%
171872%
181173%
19786%
20580%

Fuel types: Petrol (17)

Most common Mercedes-benz C180k MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz C180k MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (17 times)
  2. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (14 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (14 times)
  4. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (13 times)
  5. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (13 times)
  6. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (12 times)
  7. Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (9 times)
  8. Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (9 times)
  9. Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (8 times)
  10. Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (8 times)
  11. Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
  12. Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (6 times)
  13. Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (6 times)
  14. Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
  15. Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (4 times)

Mercedes-benz C180k pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2010 2 31 81% 109,140
2009 1 19 84% 96,065
2008 2 44 73% 168,589
2007 4 69 70% 113,240
2006 2 42 81% 110,803
2005 4 84 82% 107,032
2004 1 22 68% 104,526
2001 1 26 81% 145,684

Mercedes-benz C180k reliability FAQ

Across 17 Mercedes-benz C180k vehicles in our MOT data, 77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about 1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz C180k MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Mercedes-benz C180k in our data has covered around 117,907 miles.

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