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Mercedes-benz C - 2006

371.8 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2006 is 371.9 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz C, model year 2006. Sample size: 10,619 cars, 23,451 tests and 87,185 recorded faults.
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More faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 10,619 cars

The 2006 Mercedes-Benz C model has an overall defect rate of 372 defects per 100 vehicles, which is slightly above the yearly average of 369 defects per 100 vehicles. Notably, this model shows better performance in categories such as Steering and Lights & Electrics, with defect rates significantly lower than the average. However, it stands out negatively in Brakes and Wheels, Suspensions & Axles, where defect rates are higher than average, indicating potential safety concerns. Mileage trends suggest that as the vehicle ages, the defect rate increases, particularly after 124,000 miles.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 10,619 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 26.2% worse
194.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 154.1 / 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
▲ 21.8% better
15.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 20.2 / 100 tests
Visibility
▼ 2.2% worse
28.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 27.7 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 42.0% better
64.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 111.1 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 20.7% worse
379.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 314.5 / 100 tests
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
  • A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 56.0% better
26.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 59.5 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 47.5% better
6.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.8 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 35.8% better
28.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 44.7 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 522 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)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 8,636
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 8,060
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 7,711
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 5,325
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 4,971
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 3,673
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 3,165
Flexible brake hose: excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,815
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,579
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,387

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 3,673
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,272
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 993
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 855
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 719
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 696
A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
FAIL
Occurrences: 609
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 598
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 589
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 497