Mercedes-Benz C-Class MOT Results

Registered in 2007

48.1% pass rate

from 27 tests in 2021

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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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is unusually good or bad.

19% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 7.4% fail on Direction indicators
  - 7.4% fail on Flashing type
    - 3.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 3.7% fail on Side repeaters
- 7.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (9 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 7.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (9 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    - 7.4% fail on Rear fog lamp (9 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Headlamps
  - 3.7% fail on Headlamp
19% fail on Suspension
- 15% fail on Suspension arms
  - 7.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (9 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 3.7% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 3.7% fail on Ball joint
- 11% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 7.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 3.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 3.7% fail on Springs
  - 3.7% fail on Coil springs
    - 3.7% fail on Coil spring
- 3.7% fail on Suspension rods
  - 3.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover
15% fail on Brakes
- 11% fail on Rigid brake pipes (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
  - 3.7% fail on Other components
7.4% fail on Visibility
- 3.7% fail on Wipers
- 3.7% fail on Washers
7.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 7.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 3.7% fail on Spark ignition
    - 3.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  - 3.7% fail on Compression ignition
    - 3.7% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
- 3.7% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 3.7% fail on Engine oil leaks
7.4% fail on Tyres
- 3.7% fail on Size/type
- 3.7% fail on Tread depth
3.7% fail on Steering
- 3.7% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 3.7% fail on Track rod end

Read the Honest John Review

Mercedes-Benz C-Class (2007 - 2014)
A big improvement on the previous C-Class. Feels well built and robust. Very comfortable and refined. High quality ride. Good CDI diesels.