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Mercedes-benz C - 1998

332.3 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 1998 is 342.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz C, model year 1998. Sample size: 973 cars, 1,879 tests and 6,243 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 973 cars

The 1998 Mercedes-Benz C model has an overall defect rate of 332 per 100 vehicles, which is slightly lower than the yearly average of 339 per 100. Notably, it performs better than average in categories such as visibility, body/structure, equipment, and other defects, with reductions in defect rates of 26%, 47%, 31%, and 22% respectively. In terms of mileage, defects increase noticeably with higher mileage, particularly in the 124,000+ miles category, where the model shows a significantly higher defect rate compared to its peers. Overall, this model demonstrates a commendable performance in key areas, showcasing strengths in structural integrity and visibility.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 973 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 0.4% worse
150.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 149.4 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
Steering
▼ 17.2% worse
30.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.6 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 26.6% better
19.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.3 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▼ 20.4% worse
80.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 66.7 / 100 tests
  • Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 11.1% worse
286.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 257.8 / 100 tests
  • A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 49.9% better
40.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 80.5 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 34.8% better
13.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.4 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 23.9% better
44.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 59.0 / 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
0 543 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: 531
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 401
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 373
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 350
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 337
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 335
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 289
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 237
Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 224
Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 206

Serious faults (Top 10)

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 105
Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 64
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 43
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 38
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 32
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 31
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 30
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 29
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: 29
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 27