MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz C63
37 vehicles · 158 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 37 Mercedes-benz C63 vehicles and 158 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz C63 has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 64,372 miles.
37
Vehicles
158
MOT tests
3,604
Avg miles / year
1.1
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz C63 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz C63 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension36%
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Other28%
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Brakes27%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Body & structure2%
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Identification & plates2%
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Visibility2%
Mercedes-benz C63 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 8 | 88% |
| 4 | 9 | 100% |
| 5 | 9 | 78% |
| 6 | 8 | 75% |
| 7 | 9 | 89% |
| 8 | 13 | 77% |
| 9 | 9 | 89% |
| 10 | 8 | 75% |
| 11 | 8 | 88% |
| 12 | 11 | 91% |
| 13 | 18 | 83% |
| 14 | 9 | 100% |
| 15 | 11 | 82% |
| 16 | 7 | 100% |
| 17 | 9 | 78% |
| 18 | 6 | 67% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (36), Other (1)
Most common Mercedes-benz C63 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz C63 MOT tests:
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (8 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (7 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (6 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (3 times)
- under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (3 times)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
Mercedes-benz C63 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 12 | 92% | 55,292 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 22,868 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 30,288 |
| 2015 | 2 | 7 | 86% | 80,153 |
| 2014 | 3 | 4 | 75% | 79,775 |
| 2013 | 3 | 5 | 100% | 49,489 |
| 2012 | 6 | 43 | 79% | 80,186 |
| 2011 | 3 | 15 | 93% | 69,113 |
| 2010 | 5 | 12 | 100% | 66,097 |
| 2009 | 4 | 27 | 78% | 72,914 |
| 2008 | 5 | 21 | 90% | 44,732 |
| 2005 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 87,561 |
Mercedes-benz C63 reliability FAQ
Across 37 Mercedes-benz C63 vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
1.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz C63 MOT issues are:
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).
The typical Mercedes-benz C63 in our data has covered around
64,372 miles.
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