2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Mercedes-Benz C-Class MOT pass rate and common faults

596 MOT tests in 2024. 67.3% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time67.3%
Failed or needed repairs32.7%
Typical mileage at test98,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 596 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.7%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.4%
  3. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.3%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.3%
  5. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour2.2%
  6. Position lamp: not working2.2%
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.0%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low1.8%
  9. Side repeaters: incorrect colour1.8%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    13 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics23.5%
  2. Suspension18.0%
  3. Brakes13.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks5.2%
  6. Body & chassis4.5%
  7. Seat belts & airbags4.4%
  8. Tyres4.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.6%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play9.6%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

In 2024, 67.3% of 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-Class cars passed their MOT first time, across 596 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; srs malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-Class reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).