MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz C250d
5 vehicles · 48 completed MOT tests analysed
83%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Mercedes-benz C250d vehicles and 48 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz C250d has an overall 83% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 106,499 miles.
5
Vehicles
48
MOT tests
13,716
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
12%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz C250d problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz C250d MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension68%
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Brakes20%
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Other18%
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Visibility5%
Mercedes-benz C250d pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 7 | 86% |
| 4 | 7 | 86% |
| 5 | 8 | 75% |
| 6 | 8 | 75% |
| 7 | 7 | 100% |
| 8 | 6 | 67% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (5)
Most common Mercedes-benz C250d MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz C250d MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (2 times)
- UNDERTRAYS FITTED (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall has slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz C250d pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 | 20 | 85% | 61,278 |
| 2016 | 2 | 28 | 82% | 174,332 |
Mercedes-benz C250d reliability FAQ
Across 5 Mercedes-benz C250d vehicles in our MOT data,
83% pass the MOT (a 17% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz C250d MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)).
The typical Mercedes-benz C250d in our data has covered around
106,499 miles.
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