MERCEDES-BENZ C MOT Pass Rate
80.1% of 154,148 MERCEDES-BENZ C MOT tests pass.
At 80.1%, The C passes slightly less often than the average across all MERCEDES-BENZ models (82.8%).
The MERCEDES-BENZ C has a pass rate of 80.1%, a little higher than the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the MERCEDES-BENZ C tested at 3–6 years pass 90.8% of the time, compared with just 69.7% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (6) | 6 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 90.8% | 14,941 | 43,339 miles |
| 6–10 years | 86.1% | 60,742 | 73,638 miles |
| 10–15 years | 75.8% | 47,106 | 103,619 miles |
| 15+ years | 69.7% | 31,353 | 117,927 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MERCEDES-BENZ C
The most common reason the MERCEDES-BENZ C fails its MOT is suspension — present in 48.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "ball joint excessively worn".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 48.8% | ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 34.3% | excessively corroded |
| Tyres | 33.1% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 29.4% | not working |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 13.3% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 8.6% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Body, chassis, structure | 4.0% | has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Road Wheels | 3.5% | fixing missing |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.2% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Steering | 2.6% | ball joint has excessive play |
Related MERCEDES-BENZ models
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS — 81.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ E — 82.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ A — 91.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO — 75.4% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLC — 90.2% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLA — 86.9% pass rate