MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz C43
10 vehicles · 44 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 10 Mercedes-benz C43 vehicles and 44 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz C43 has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 53,316 miles.
10
Vehicles
44
MOT tests
7,119
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz C43 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz C43 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension50%
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Brakes29%
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Other17%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
Mercedes-benz C43 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 83% |
| 4 | 7 | 86% |
| 5 | 6 | 83% |
| 6 | 7 | 100% |
| 7 | 8 | 75% |
| 8 | 8 | 75% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (10)
Most common Mercedes-benz C43 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz C43 MOT tests:
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner/near sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- both rear tyres minor cuts (2 times)
- engine covers under trays fitted (2 times)
Mercedes-benz C43 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 42,991 |
| 2019 | 2 | 10 | 80% | 33,205 |
| 2018 | 3 | 13 | 85% | 67,727 |
| 2017 | 4 | 20 | 80% | 55,755 |
Mercedes-benz C43 reliability FAQ
Across 10 Mercedes-benz C43 vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz C43 MOT issues are:
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)).
The typical Mercedes-benz C43 in our data has covered around
53,316 miles.
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