Mercedes-Benz C 300 Amg Line Edition E Auto
From 308 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 a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 13 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.
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 13 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 3 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 3 |
| a suspension component fractured or likely to fail | 2 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 2 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 1 |
| wiper not operating or missing | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 56.2% of C 300 Amg Line Edition E Auto failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 0% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £73.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 85% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a suspension component fractured or likely to fail |
| 2020 | 85.1% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all C 300 Amg Line Edition E Autos tested had between 27,257 and 59,426 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 38,325 median miles, the C 300 Amg Line Edition E Auto has 0.039 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz C 300 Amg Line Edition E Auto MOT pass rate?
The Mercedes-Benz C 300 Amg Line Edition E Auto has a 85.1% MOT pass rate based on 308 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz C 300 Amg Line Edition E Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes-Benz C 300 Amg Line Edition E Auto is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 13 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Mercedes-Benz C 300 Amg Line Edition E Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes-Benz C 300 Amg Line Edition E Auto is 38,325 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 27,257 and 59,426 miles.
Buying a used C 300 Amg Line Edition E 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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