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Mercedes-benz C - 2000

337.0 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2000 is 366.2 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz C, model year 2000. Sample size: 601 cars, 1,205 tests and 4,061 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 601 cars

The 2000 Mercedes-Benz C has an overall defect rate of 337 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 6.9% lower than the average for cars of the same year. The model shows improved performance in several categories, notably steering, body structure, and other defects, with significantly lower defect rates compared to the yearly average. For instance, steering defects are reported at 17.8%, compared to the average of 26.1%. In terms of mileage trends, defect rates increase with mileage, reflecting a typical pattern, but the Mercedes-Benz C maintains a relatively stable performance across different mileage segments. Overall, this model demonstrates strengths in specific defect categories while remaining competitive against its peers.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 601 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 5.6% worse
172.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 162.9 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 33.6% better
17.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 26.8 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 13.3% better
24.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 28.5 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 9.4% better
72.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 79.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 4.0% worse
293.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 282.2 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
Body/Structure
▲ 45.1% better
41.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 76.1 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 13.6% better
15.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 17.7 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 37.1% better
36.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 58.0 / 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: 368
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 291
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 263
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 200
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 194
Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 179
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 178
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 174
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 138
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 125

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 72
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 71
Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 46
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: 30
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 26
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 25
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 24
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 22
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 20
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that: the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced
FAIL
Occurrences: 19