MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz C230k
2 vehicles · 41 completed MOT tests analysed
68%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Mercedes-benz C230k vehicles and 41 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz C230k has an overall 68% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 122,411 miles.
2
Vehicles
41
MOT tests
6,578
Avg miles / year
3.1
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz C230k problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz C230k MOT tests:
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Other47%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension38%
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Lamps & electrical11%
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Brakes11%
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Visibility2%
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Body & structure1%
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Steering1%
Mercedes-benz C230k pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 4 | 50% |
| 20 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Mercedes-benz C230k MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz C230k MOT tests:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) (2 times)
- Nail in nearside rear tyre (2 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b) (2 times)
- Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b) (2 times)
- Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b) (2 times)
- Oil leak (2 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (2 times)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) (2 times)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b) (2 times)
Mercedes-benz C230k pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 28 | 64% | 146,579 |
| 2000 | 1 | 13 | 77% | 98,244 |
Mercedes-benz C230k reliability FAQ
Across 2 Mercedes-benz C230k vehicles in our MOT data,
68% pass the MOT (a 32% failure rate), with about
3.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz C230k MOT issues are:
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)); Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)).
The typical Mercedes-benz C230k in our data has covered around
122,411 miles.
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