MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz C200k
8 vehicles · 152 completed MOT tests analysed
77%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Mercedes-benz C200k vehicles and 152 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz C200k has an overall 77% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 89,754 miles.
8
Vehicles
152
MOT tests
3,604
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz C200k problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz C200k MOT tests:
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Other70%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension26%
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Brakes14%
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Lamps & electrical10%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Visibility2%
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Identification & plates0%
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Seatbelts & equipment0%
Mercedes-benz C200k pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 100% |
| 4 | 7 | 71% |
| 5 | 6 | 100% |
| 6 | 7 | 100% |
| 7 | 9 | 78% |
| 8 | 7 | 100% |
| 9 | 10 | 70% |
| 10 | 7 | 86% |
| 11 | 7 | 100% |
| 12 | 8 | 75% |
| 13 | 8 | 88% |
| 14 | 11 | 64% |
| 15 | 10 | 80% |
| 16 | 12 | 58% |
| 17 | 10 | 70% |
| 18 | 11 | 64% |
| 19 | 5 | 60% |
| 20 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8)
Most common Mercedes-benz C200k MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz C200k MOT tests:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (8 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (8 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) (4 times)
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (3 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (3 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (3 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (2 times)
Mercedes-benz C200k pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 2,460 |
| 2007 | 3 | 61 | 75% | 103,258 |
| 2006 | 1 | 20 | 90% | 107,541 |
| 2002 | 1 | 26 | 81% | 103,069 |
| 2001 | 2 | 44 | 70% | 97,594 |
Mercedes-benz C200k reliability FAQ
Across 8 Mercedes-benz C200k vehicles in our MOT data,
77% pass the MOT (a 23% failure rate), with about
1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz C200k MOT issues are:
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Mercedes-benz C200k in our data has covered around
89,754 miles.
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