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Mercedes-benz C - 2008

285.5 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2008 is 340.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz C, model year 2008. Sample size: 15,471 cars, 35,339 tests and 100,879 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 15,471 cars

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz C model has an overall defect rate of 285 defects per 100 vehicles, which is 15% lower than the average for cars of the same year. Notably, it performs significantly better in categories such as steering, visibility, and body structure, exhibiting much lower defect rates compared to its peers. However, it has a higher incidence of brake-related defects, which is concerning. The data reveals a clear trend: as mileage increases, the defect rate also rises, particularly in the higher mileage brackets. Overall, this model demonstrates strengths in several areas, though attention should be paid to its braking performance.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 15,471 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▼ 30.1% worse
173.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 133.1 / 100 tests
  • Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 72.8% better
4.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 18.0 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 24.9% better
19.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.3 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 38.5% better
56.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 92.2 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 9.2% better
281.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 310.3 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
Body/Structure
▲ 78.6% better
11.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 51.3 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 40.6% better
6.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.1 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 55.1% better
18.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 41.2 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 481 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: 11,444
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 11,098
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 10,046
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 5,008
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 3,665
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 3,506
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 3,329
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,796
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,782
A wheel bearing: with excessive play
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2,777

Serious faults (Top 10)

A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 3,665
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,755
Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,483
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,198
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 1,020
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 987
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 751
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 644
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 592
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 490