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Mercedes-Benz C-Class MOT Results

Registered in 2005
56.8% pass rate
from 12,681 tests in 2020
(5.7% better than other 2005 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Suspension (29% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 11% fail on Suspension arms (80% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 8.5% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes (31% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover (46% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0079% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 8.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (45% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (75% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover (80% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joints (29% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.17% fail on Linkage (59% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.087% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.079% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 7.4% fail on Springs (75% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 7.4% fail on Coil springs (76% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 7.4% fail on Coil spring (77% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0079% fail on Mounting
      • 0.0079% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.0079% fail on Spring saddle
      • 0.0079% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.84% fail on Wheel bearings (45% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint (66% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.047% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0079% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0079% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.43% fail on Shock absorbers (72% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.079% fail on Ball joint (180% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.039% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.087% fail on Macpherson strut (61% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0079% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0079% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.047% fail on Sub-frames (87% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Sub-frame (85% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0079% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0079% fail on Axles
      • 0.0079% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.0079% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (29% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (47% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Direction indicators (51% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Flashing type (51% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.9% fail on Side repeaters (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.0079% fail on Switch
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps (43% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp (43% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0079% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.3% fail on Stop lamp (50% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (44% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Position lamps (65% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Position lamp (67% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.016% fail on Switch
    • 0.33% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (66% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp (67% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp (67% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0079% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.0079% fail on Front fog lamp switch
    • 0.21% fail on Electrical equipment (75% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Horn (68% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.039% fail on Battery(ies) (87% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0079% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.016% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0079% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0079% fail on Switch
    • 0.0079% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0079% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 11% fail on Brakes (23% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 5.6% fail on Brake performance (22% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (25% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (22% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (86% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0079% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance (25% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (25% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (27% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.47% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.047% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.032% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.016% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance (29% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (29% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.94% fail on Parking brake performance (36% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.039% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.032% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.024% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0079% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.032% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.024% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0079% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.54% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (35% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Rbt (sp) (34% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake imbalance (41% better than other 2005 cars)
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0079% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0079% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.13% fail on Brake performance not tested (47% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (21% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.032% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.82% fail on Brake discs and drums (40% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Brake discs (40% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0079% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.10% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (61% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.071% fail on Lever
        • 0.024% fail on Cable (88% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0079% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 2.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (31% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.92% fail on Electronic stability control (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.62% fail on Anti-lock braking system (42% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0079% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.41% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.37% fail on Lever
      • 0.039% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.23% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (52% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pedal
      • 0.11% fail on Hand lever (62% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses (59% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic systems (54% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Brake fluid (57% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Servos
      • 0.0079% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.079% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (70% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers (60% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0079% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.016% fail on Hand operated control valves (16 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Operation (41 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.016% fail on Other components
    • 0.0079% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0079% fail on Servos
  • 7.6% fail on Tyres
    • 5.1% fail on Tread depth (12% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 0.17% fail on Size/type (45% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 7.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.0% fail on Spark ignition (18% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 2.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.5% fail on Catalyst emissions (28% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Emissions not tested (60% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.039% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0079% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0079% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 3.1% fail on Compression ignition (78% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (95% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.88% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (84% worse than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.28% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.063% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.055% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.024% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0079% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.0079% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.0079% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.016% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.19% fail on Fluid leaks (63% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Engine oil leaks (63% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.0079% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.0079% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.024% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.024% fail on Undertray
  • 5.3% fail on Visibility (29% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Wipers (29% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Washers (37% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on View to rear (84% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Mirrors (80% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.17% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.0079% fail on Window
    • 0.071% fail on Bonnet (63% better than other 2005 cars)
  • 5.1% fail on Steering (23% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Steering linkage components (41% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Track rod end (48% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.024% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.024% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.0079% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.65% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.63% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.016% fail on Operation
    • 0.071% fail on Steering play
      • 0.071% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.055% fail on Power steering (81% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Operation (74% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Other components (79% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0079% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.032% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0079% fail on Steering column
  • 3.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (62% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Exhaust system (20% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Fuel system (41% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.095% fail on System
      • 0.039% fail on Pipe
      • 0.0079% fail on Tank
      • 0.0079% fail on Hose
    • 0.19% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.087% fail on Undertray
    • 0.071% fail on Body (72% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Other body component (60% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0079% fail on Body condition
      • 0.0079% fail on Panel
    • 0.055% fail on Transmission (98% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Drive shafts (99% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.032% fail on Joints (99% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Prop shafts (89% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0079% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.0079% fail on Joints
        • 0.0079% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.039% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.024% fail on Bracket
      • 0.016% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.032% fail on Doors (93% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Driver's door (84% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.0079% fail on Door condition
        • 0.0079% fail on Hinge
      • 0.016% fail on Other passenger's door (93% better than other 2005 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Door condition (93% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.032% fail on Seats (84% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Driver's seat (77% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.0079% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0079% fail on Load security
      • 0.0079% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0079% fail on Tailgate condition
    • 0.0079% fail on Cabs
      • 0.0079% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 2.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (27% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.38% fail on Seat belts (68% better than other 2005 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Condition
      • 0.024% fail on Requirements
      • 0.0079% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.024% fail on Airbags
      • 0.024% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 1.3% fail on Road Wheels (150% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Attachment (200% worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Condition
  • 0.69% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.68% fail on Registration plates
    • 0.0079% fail on Vehicle Identification Number

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