Mercedes-Benz C-Class: tyres MOT failures
Tyres was recorded as a failure area in 6.4% of Mercedes-Benz C-Class MOT tests — 145,312 tests out of 2,277,625. It shows up most on 2020 and 2021 cars.
Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair cost: £50–£120 per tyre (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Tyres failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 2,396 | 3.5% |
| 1996 | 3,076 | 3.8% |
| 1997 | 5,337 | 3.7% |
| 1998 | 6,987 | 3.9% |
| 1999 | 6,367 | 3.6% |
| 2000 | 5,638 | 4.9% |
| 2001 | 12,091 | 5.1% |
| 2002 | 22,550 | 5.2% |
| 2003 | 39,827 | 5.7% |
| 2004 | 55,339 | 5.9% |
| 2005 | 71,633 | 6.2% |
| 2006 | 77,985 | 6.3% |
| 2007 | 92,319 | 5.9% |
| 2008 | 99,815 | 6.1% |
| 2009 | 93,481 | 6.2% |
| 2010 | 94,570 | 6.0% |
| 2011 | 131,800 | 6.2% |
| 2012 | 174,097 | 6.6% |
| 2013 | 151,705 | 6.5% |
| 2014 | 153,870 | 6.8% |
| 2015 | 203,661 | 6.6% |
| 2016 | 214,561 | 6.6% |
| 2017 | 227,716 | 6.5% |
| 2018 | 161,558 | 6.5% |
| 2019 | 111,720 | 6.6% |
| 2020 | 34,731 | 7.3% |
| 2021 | 14,133 | 7.5% |
| 2022 | 5,285 | 7.2% |
| 2023 | 423 | 4.0% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.