Mercedes-Benz C 300 Amg Line Ed Prem D A
From 1,560 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 37 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 37 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 36 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 28 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 10 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 10 |
| abnormal lag in brake operation on a wheel | 8 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 7 |
| any fracture or welding defect on a wheel | 5 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 5 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 5 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 91.9% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2019 | 89.7% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
Typical mileage
Half of all C 300 Amg Line Ed Prem D As tested had between 26,838 and 49,447 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 37,371 median miles, the C 300 Amg Line Ed Prem D A has 0.023 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz C 300 Amg Line Ed Prem D A MOT pass rate?
The Mercedes-Benz C 300 Amg Line Ed Prem D A has a 91.5% MOT pass rate based on 1,560 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz C 300 Amg Line Ed Prem D A?
The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes-Benz C 300 Amg Line Ed Prem D A is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 37 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Mercedes-Benz C 300 Amg Line Ed Prem D A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes-Benz C 300 Amg Line Ed Prem D A is 37,371 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 26,838 and 49,447 miles.
Buying a used C 300 Amg Line Ed Prem D A?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
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