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Mercedes-benz C - 2002

361.8 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2002 is 375.3 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz C, model year 2002. Sample size: 2,610 cars, 5,360 tests and 19,391 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 2,610 cars

The 2002 Mercedes-Benz C model has an overall defect rate of 362 per 100 vehicles, which is slightly better than the average of 374 per 100. Notably, this model excels in categories such as steering, body structure, and equipment, showing significantly lower defect rates compared to the average. For instance, its steering defects are 46% lower than average, indicating a strong performance in this area. While tyre wear is not specifically highlighted, the data suggests this model may have fewer issues in critical aspects compared to its peers, particularly as it ages. The defect rates increase with mileage, but the Mercedes-Benz C remains competitive even in higher mileage ranges.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 2,610 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 1.5% worse
169.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 167.0 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
Steering
▲ 47.0% better
13.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.3 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 2.0% worse
30.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.6 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▼ 8.9% worse
104.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 96.0 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 7.7% worse
317.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 295.2 / 100 tests
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • 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
▲ 53.7% better
31.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 68.9 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 40.9% better
8.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.9 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 11.8% better
47.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 53.6 / 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
0 558 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: 1,661
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,557
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,393
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,138
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 843
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 840
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 688
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 589
Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 582
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 550

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 550
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 287
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 210
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 143
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 140
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 132
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 132
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 123
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 114
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 107