Mercedes-Benz C-Class MOT Results
Registered in 201271.9% pass rate
from 57 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz C-Class is unusually good or bad.
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12% fail on
Tyres
- 11% fail on Tread depth (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Condition
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8.8% fail on
Suspension
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3.5% fail on
Suspension arms
- 3.5% fail on Ball joint
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3.5% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 3.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (18 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Sub-frames
- 1.8% fail on Sub-frame
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3.5% fail on
Suspension arms
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5.3% fail on
Brakes
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5.3% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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3.5% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 3.5% fail on Brake pads
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3.5% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 3.5% fail on Brake discs
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3.5% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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1.8% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 1.8% fail on Brake fluid
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1.8% fail on
Brake performance
- 1.8% fail on Brake performance not tested
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5.3% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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3.5% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
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3.5% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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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)
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3.5% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
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3.5% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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3.5% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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3.5% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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3.5% fail on
Compression ignition
- 3.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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3.5% fail on
Compression ignition
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3.5% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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1.8% fail on
Visibility
- 1.8% fail on Washers
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1.8% fail on
Road Wheels
- 1.8% fail on Attachment
Read the Honest John Review
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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.