MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz C230
3 vehicles · 15 completed MOT tests analysed
67%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Mercedes-benz C230 vehicles and 15 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz C230 has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 82,110 miles.
3
Vehicles
15
MOT tests
7,780
Avg miles / year
2.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz C230 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz C230 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension56%
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Lamps & electrical24%
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Emissions & nuisance10%
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Steering5%
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Other5%
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Visibility2%
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Brakes2%
Mercedes-benz C230 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 7 | 71% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (3)
Most common Mercedes-benz C230 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz C230 MOT tests:
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arms on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Bonnet release flap missing but can still be operated (2 times)
- Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (1 times)
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz C230 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 87,800 |
| 2007 | 1 | 9 | 56% | 149,588 |
| 2006 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 8,944 |
Mercedes-benz C230 reliability FAQ
Across 3 Mercedes-benz C230 vehicles in our MOT data,
67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about
2.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz C230 MOT issues are:
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)); Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arms on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i)); Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)).
The typical Mercedes-benz C230 in our data has covered around
82,110 miles.
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