Mercedes-Benz C 300 Amg Line Edition De Auto
From 576 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 cords visible or damaged and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 15 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 | 15 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 14 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 13 |
| any fracture or welding defect on a wheel | 6 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 5 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 4 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 4 |
| wiper blade defective | 3 |
| a lens defective which has no effect on emitted light | 2 |
| a transmission shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 52.9% of failures are serious: 47.1% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 5.9% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £84.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85.8% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 87.2% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all C 300 Amg Line Edition De Autos tested had between 35,556 and 66,923 miles on the clock.
At 46,626 median miles, the C 300 Amg Line Edition De Auto has 0.029 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz C 300 Amg Line Edition De Auto MOT pass rate?
The Mercedes-Benz C 300 Amg Line Edition De Auto has a 86.3% MOT pass rate based on 576 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz C 300 Amg Line Edition De Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes-Benz C 300 Amg Line Edition De Auto is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 15 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Mercedes-Benz C 300 Amg Line Edition De Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes-Benz C 300 Amg Line Edition De Auto is 46,626 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 35,556 and 66,923 miles.
Buying a used C 300 Amg Line Edition De Auto?
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.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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