Mercedes-Benz C-Class MOT Results

Registered in 2012
71.9% pass rate
from 57 tests in 2021
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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Tyres
    • 11% fail on Tread depth (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Condition
  • 8.8% fail on Suspension
    • 3.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.5% fail on Ball joint
    • 3.5% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 3.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (18 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Sub-frames
      • 1.8% fail on Sub-frame
  • 5.3% fail on Brakes
    • 5.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 3.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 3.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 3.5% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 3.5% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.8% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 1.8% fail on Brake fluid
    • 1.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.8% fail on Brake performance not tested
  • 3.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
  • 3.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.5% fail on Compression ignition
        • 3.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 1.8% fail on Visibility
    • 1.8% fail on Washers
  • 1.8% fail on Road Wheels
    • 1.8% fail on Attachment
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