235 Model Years Analyzed
Mercedes Benz C
MOT Pass Rate & Statistics
Average pass rate across all model years (1966-2023), based on 467,808 DVSA recorded tests.
82.2%
Average Pass Rate
235
Model Years
468k
Tests Analyzed
Most Tested Year
2017 Mercedes Benz C MOT Pass Rate & Common Failures
Pass Rate by Year
1 tests
1 tests
1 tests
1 tests
1 tests
11 tests
1 tests
2 tests
1 tests
1 tests
10 tests
1 tests
1 tests
2 tests
24 tests
1 tests
1 tests
2 tests
2 tests
1 tests
2 tests
179 tests
10 tests
1 tests
1 tests
37 tests
5 tests
2 tests
5 tests
11 tests
11 tests
3 tests
2 tests
4 tests
20 tests
6 tests
7 tests
11 tests
47 tests
1 tests
3 tests
2 tests
3 tests
3 tests
65 tests
8,581 tests
641 tests
97 tests
331 tests
172 tests
109 tests
7 tests
93 tests
225 tests
48 tests
58 tests
246 tests
3 tests
3 tests
48 tests
1 tests
5 tests
1 tests
9 tests
10 tests
3 tests
6 tests
3 tests
46 tests
49 tests
2 tests
36 tests
173 tests
141 tests
2 tests
143 tests
3 tests
7 tests
2 tests
7 tests
163 tests
1 tests
36 tests
29 tests
2 tests
3 tests
104 tests
30 tests
3 tests
4 tests
1 tests
4 tests
8 tests
12 tests
2 tests
1 tests
20 tests
6 tests
2 tests
79 tests
157 tests
81 tests
27,311 tests
100 tests
23 tests
6 tests
2 tests
28 tests
4 tests
44 tests
1 tests
16 tests
50 tests
9 tests
1 tests
1 tests
1 tests
1 tests
32,370 tests
4 tests
2 tests
1 tests
7 tests
1 tests
1 tests
1 tests
1 tests
3 tests
45,855 tests
43,611 tests
1 tests
1 tests
1 tests
1 tests
1 tests
2 tests
1 tests
2 tests
4 tests
41,257 tests
3 tests
2 tests
1 tests
1 tests
31,311 tests
2 tests
1 tests
1 tests
2 tests
30,840 tests
1 tests
2 tests
2 tests
2 tests
1 tests
1 tests
1 tests
1 tests
35,487 tests
1 tests
5 tests
27,025 tests
1 tests
1 tests
2 tests
19,472 tests
2 tests
19 tests
2 tests
1 tests
2 tests
1 tests
207 tests
3 tests
1 tests
1 tests
19,042 tests
1 tests
1 tests
3 tests
376 tests
1 tests
20,131 tests
1 tests
1 tests
1 tests
18,793 tests
214 tests
15,516 tests
235 tests
1 tests
1 tests
147 tests
14,207 tests
10,729 tests
155 tests
1 tests
7,532 tests
183 tests
1 tests
4,122 tests
139 tests
1 tests
159 tests
1 tests
2,123 tests
1,023 tests
33 tests
1 tests
1 tests
1,211 tests
1,328 tests
1,017 tests
576 tests
467 tests
376 tests
38 tests
19 tests
12 tests
17 tests
16 tests
6 tests
3 tests
3 tests
43 tests
51 tests
27 tests
9 tests
4 tests
2 tests
1 tests
2 tests
1 tests
1 tests
2 tests
Most Common Failures Across All Years
- 1Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- 2A tyre seriously damaged
- 3A tyre cords visible or damaged
- 4A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- 5a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
Check Your Mercedes Benz C
Enter your registration to see your specific vehicle's MOT history and personalized risk assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average MOT pass rate for a Mercedes Benz C?
The Mercedes Benz C has an average 82.2% MOT pass rate across model years 1966 to 2023, based on DVSA test data.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Mercedes Benz C?
The most common MOT failure reasons for the Mercedes Benz C across all years are: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged. These are typical wear items that can often be checked and addressed before your test.
Which Mercedes Benz C year has the best MOT pass rate?
MOT pass rates vary by year - newer models typically have higher pass rates. Check our year-by-year breakdown above to compare pass rates for specific Mercedes Benz C model years.