MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz C250 cdi
7 vehicles · 76 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Mercedes-benz C250 cdi vehicles and 76 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz C250 cdi has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 127,030 miles.
7
Vehicles
76
MOT tests
9,264
Avg miles / year
2.1
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz C250 cdi problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz C250 cdi MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension37%
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Other23%
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Brakes22%
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Visibility6%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Identification & plates3%
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Body & structure1%
Mercedes-benz C250 cdi pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 5 | 80% |
| 5 | 4 | 100% |
| 6 | 5 | 80% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 8 | 7 | 71% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 6 | 67% |
| 11 | 5 | 80% |
| 12 | 8 | 50% |
| 13 | 6 | 67% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 2 | 50% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (7)
Most common Mercedes-benz C250 cdi MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz C250 cdi MOT tests:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (8 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- Rear both height sensors broken (6 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (5 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (5 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (4 times)
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low recorded effort (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- vibration from vehicle when revving (2 times)
Mercedes-benz C250 cdi pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 30 | 70% | 105,842 |
| 2012 | 2 | 13 | 92% | 137,876 |
| 2010 | 1 | 19 | 68% | 123,953 |
Mercedes-benz C250 cdi reliability FAQ
Across 7 Mercedes-benz C250 cdi vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz C250 cdi MOT issues are:
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Rear both height sensors broken.
The typical Mercedes-benz C250 cdi in our data has covered around
127,030 miles.
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