2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class MOT Results

Mercedes-Benz C-Class, registered in 2002

61.5% pass rate

from 26,957 tests between October 2010 and September 2011

(14% better than other 2002 cars)

Pass rate by mileage

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2002 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is unusually good or bad.

18% fail on Suspension (18% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 9.9% fail on Coil springs (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 9.9% fail on Condition (120% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.067% fail on Location
- 5.6% fail on Suspension arms (86% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 5.5% fail on Pins / bushes (89% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.056% fail on Attachment
  - 0.037% fail on Condition
- 2.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 1.7% fail on Linkage (12% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.73% fail on Pins / bushes (40% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on Attachment
  - 0.13% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Front suspension joints (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Wheel bearings (66% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.39% fail on Front
  - 0.033% fail on Rear (96% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Shock absorbers (61% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.36% fail on Condition (60% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Tie bars / rods
  - 0.20% fail on Pins / bushes
  - 0.0037% fail on Condition
  - 0.0037% fail on Attachment
- 0.14% fail on Torque / reaction arms (7 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.13% fail on Pins / bushes (8 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0074% fail on Attachment (7 times worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0037% fail on Condition
- 0.085% fail on Radius arms
  - 0.085% fail on Pins / bushes
- 0.059% fail on Trailing arms (70% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.052% fail on Pins / bushes (71% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0074% fail on Attachment
- 0.045% fail on Bonded suspension
  - 0.041% fail on Condition
  - 0.0037% fail on Attachment
- 0.019% fail on Macpherson strut (96% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.019% fail on Condition (96% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.011% fail on General condition
- 0.011% fail on Torsion bars
  - 0.0074% fail on Attachment
  - 0.0037% fail on Condition
- 0.0037% fail on Leaf springs
  - 0.0037% fail on Condition
- 0.0037% fail on Fluid suspension
  - 0.0037% fail on Other components
- 0.0037% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.0037% fail on Condition
- 0.0037% fail on Front suspension locking devices
- 0.0037% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 0.0037% fail on Subframe mounting
- 0.0037% fail on Drive shafts
  - 0.0037% fail on Front drive shafts
    - 0.0037% fail on Couplings
15% fail on Lighting and signalling (37% better than other 2002 cars)
- 4.8% fail on Headlamp aim (35% better than other 2002 cars)
- 3.9% fail on Direction indicators (70% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 3.9% fail on Flashing type (70% worse than other 2002 cars)
    - 1.7% fail on Individual lamps (67% worse than other 2002 cars)
    - 1.4% fail on Direction indicators (83% worse than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.75% fail on Side repeaters (38% worse than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.21% fail on Switch (140% worse than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.011% fail on Tell tales
  - 0.0074% fail on Semaphore
    - 0.0037% fail on Tell tales
    - 0.0037% fail on Switch
- 3.8% fail on Registration plate (44% better than other 2002 cars)
- 2.9% fail on Stop lamp (47% better than other 2002 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Headlamps (50% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 1.9% fail on Headlamp (50% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.033% fail on Matched pair
  - 0.011% fail on Switch
- 0.83% fail on Position lamps (85% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.62% fail on Front lamps (88% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.17% fail on Rear lamps (52% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.052% fail on All position lamps (64% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.011% fail on Switch
- 0.51% fail on Fog lamp (53% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.49% fail on Fog lamp (53% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.030% fail on Tell tale
  - 0.019% fail on Switch
- 0.29% fail on Horn (49% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Hazard warning (94% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.015% fail on Lamp (75% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0037% fail on Switch
- 0.0037% fail on Rear reflectors
8.7% fail on Tyres (9.5% better than other 2002 cars)
- 6.4% fail on Tread depth
- 2.7% fail on Condition (19% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Size / type
- 0.011% fail on Valve stem
7.4% fail on Brakes (42% better than other 2002 cars)
- 4.2% fail on Brake performance (35% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance (27% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 2.3% fail on Rear wheels (23% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.86% fail on Front wheels (56% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.25% fail on Service brake performance (54% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0074% fail on Brake operation (81% better than other 2002 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Hub components (37% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Brake pads (28% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.23% fail on Brake discs (67% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.015% fail on Brake calipers (85% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0074% fail on Brake back plates
  - 0.0037% fail on Brake linings
- 1.6% fail on Hydraulic systems (61% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 1.6% fail on Components (61% better than other 2002 cars)
    - 1.4% fail on Pipes (50% better than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.15% fail on Hoses (78% better than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.011% fail on Reservoirs (89% better than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.0037% fail on Valves
  - 0.056% fail on Operation
  - 0.026% fail on Leaks (79% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.92% fail on Parking brake
  - 0.91% fail on Condition
  - 0.0074% fail on Fitment
- 0.13% fail on Restricted movement
- 0.11% fail on ABS (79% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Mechanical components (92% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.026% fail on Cable (91% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0037% fail on Lever
- 0.026% fail on Service brake control components (88% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.026% fail on Pedal (88% better than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.015% fail on Anti-slip (91% better than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.011% fail on Condition (83% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  - 0.011% fail on Components
    - 0.0074% fail on Pipes
    - 0.0037% fail on Servos
  - 0.0037% fail on Leaks
- 0.0037% fail on Additional braking devices
- 0.0037% fail on Hand operated control valves
  - 0.0037% fail on Operation
- 0.0037% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
  - 0.0037% fail on Operation
- 0.0037% fail on Locking devices
5.3% fail on Driver's view of the road (42% better than other 2002 cars)
- 3.1% fail on Wipers (39% better than other 2002 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Washers (54% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.62% fail on Windscreen (39% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.50% fail on Mirrors
- 0.033% fail on Bonnet (62% better than other 2002 cars)
3.9% fail on Steering
- 3.9% fail on Steering system
  - 3.2% fail on Track rod end (15% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.48% fail on Ball joint (71% worse than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.16% fail on Steering rack (65% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.063% fail on Steering arm
  - 0.041% fail on Free play (67% better than other 2002 cars)
    - 0.041% fail on Steering rack (66% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.019% fail on Drag link end (77% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0037% fail on Steering box
- 0.078% fail on Power steering (79% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.041% fail on Operation
  - 0.019% fail on Other components (87% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.011% fail on Drive system
  - 0.0037% fail on Pipes and hoses
  - 0.0037% fail on Pump
- 0.022% fail on Steering operation (67% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Steering control (80% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0074% fail on Steering wheel
  - 0.0037% fail on Steering column
  - 0.0037% fail on Steering shaft
3.6% fail on Fuel and exhaust (38% better than other 2002 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Exhaust system (49% better than other 2002 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Spark ignition (40% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 1.1% fail on Catalyst (40% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.52% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.24% fail on System
  - 0.20% fail on Cap
  - 0.056% fail on Pipe
  - 0.019% fail on Hose
  - 0.0074% fail on Tank
- 0.27% fail on Compression ignition (43% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.25% fail on Turbo (42% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.019% fail on Non turbo
1.4% fail on Registration plates and VIN
- 1.4% fail on Registration plate
0.68% fail on Road wheels (41% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.58% fail on Attachment (130% worse than other 2002 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Condition (56% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.0037% fail on Halfshafts
0.57% fail on Seat belts (47% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.47% fail on Condition
- 0.093% fail on Requirements
- 0.015% fail on Attachment (70% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.0037% fail on Prescribed areas
0.29% fail on Body and structure (65% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Body condition (54% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.089% fail on Doors (56% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.078% fail on Passengers front
  - 0.011% fail on Drivers (88% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.022% fail on Load security
  - 0.015% fail on Bootlid
  - 0.0037% fail on Tailgate
  - 0.0037% fail on Loading door
- 0.019% fail on Body security
- 0.0074% fail on Seats (93% better than other 2002 cars)
  - 0.0074% fail on Drivers (93% better than other 2002 cars)
- 0.0037% fail on Vehicle structure
  - 0.0037% fail on Chassis
- 0.0037% fail on Spare wheel
0.0037% fail on Towbars
- 0.0037% fail on Towbar

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