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Mercedes-benz C - 1994

337.9 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 1994 is 308.0 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz C, model year 1994. Sample size: 258 cars, 480 tests and 1,622 recorded faults.
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More faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 258 cars

The 1994 Mercedes-Benz C model has an overall defect rate of 338 per 100 vehicles, which is 11% higher than the average for its year at 304 per 100. Notably, this model shows significantly fewer issues with steering, body structure, and equipment compared to the average, with percentages of 23% versus 31%, 50% versus 78%, and 10% versus 24%, respectively. However, it struggles with brake defects, at 158% compared to 121% for the average, and also shows a high defect rate in wheels, suspensions, and axles at 286% versus 201%. There are clear trends related to mileage, as defect rates increase with higher mileage brackets, particularly in the 93,000 to 124,000 mile range, where the Mercedes-Benz C stands out with the highest defect rate.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 258 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz C

1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 31.5% worse
157.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 120.1 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
Steering
▲ 26.3% better
23.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 31.6 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 10.3% worse
26.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 24.2 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 22.0% better
51.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 66.3 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 41.9% worse
285.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 201.4 / 100 tests
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
  • The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
Body/Structure
▲ 39.0% better
50.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 82.0 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 58.2% better
10.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 24.9 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 6.5% worse
70.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 65.7 / 100 tests
  • Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 562 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 150
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 140
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 111
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 90
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 89
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 83
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 78
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 71
Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 69
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 56

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limits
FAIL
Occurrences: 9