Mercedes-Benz C-Class MOT data by year
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class appears in 2,277,625 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 1980–2025. Its most common failure areas are suspension, tyres and lighting & signalling, and its overall pass rate is 82.1%.
2,277,625
MOT tests analysed
82.1%
Pass rate
17.9%
Fail rate
1980–2025
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 12,091 | 75.3% | 24.8% | Suspension |
| 2002 | 22,550 | 74.7% | 25.3% | Suspension |
| 2003 | 39,827 | 72.4% | 27.6% | Suspension |
| 2004 | 55,339 | 72.0% | 28.0% | Suspension |
| 2005 | 71,633 | 72.6% | 27.4% | Suspension |
| 2006 | 77,985 | 73.5% | 26.5% | Suspension |
| 2007 | 92,319 | 74.7% | 25.3% | Suspension |
| 2009 | 93,481 | 76.6% | 23.4% | Suspension |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 8.1% | 184,452 |
| 2 | Tyres | 6.4% | 145,229 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 5.5% | 126,038 |
| 4 | Brakes | 5.4% | 122,027 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.9% | 65,862 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.2% | 50,615 |
| 7 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.9% | 20,473 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.9% | 19,255 |
Methodology & source. Based on 2,277,625 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.