Mercedes Benz C 180 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mercedes Benz C 180. Check any C 180 by registration number below.

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94.6%

Avg Pass Rate

+4.4%

vs Mercedes Benz Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Mercedes Benz C 180 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mercedes Benz C 180 has an average MOT pass rate of 94.6%, which is 4.4 percentage points above the Mercedes Benz brand average of 90.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the C 180 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Typical mileage for the C 180 is around 106,866 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used C 180, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Mercedes Benz C 180, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mercedes Benz C 180 performs at MOT across different model years.

2018

Based on 65 vehicles

98.5%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

2017

Based on 63 vehicles

98.4%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

2016

Based on 67 vehicles

98.5%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

111k mi

2015

Based on 102 vehicles

98.0%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

144k mi

2014

Based on 120 vehicles

95.0%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

60k mi

Mileage at 10yr

135k mi

2013

Based on 129 vehicles

96.9%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

53k mi

Mileage at 5yr

107k mi

Mileage at 10yr

182k mi

2012

Based on 259 vehicles

97.3%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

2011

Based on 284 vehicles

95.1%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

48k mi

Mileage at 5yr

89k mi

2010

Based on 122 vehicles

95.1%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

2009

Based on 66 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

142k mi

2008

Based on 166 vehicles

98.2%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

67k mi

Mileage at 5yr

78k mi

Mileage at 10yr

135k mi

2007

Based on 167 vehicles

97.6%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

86k mi

Mileage at 10yr

120k mi

2006

Based on 112 vehicles

93.8%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

104k mi

2005

Based on 245 vehicles

95.5%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

87k mi

Mileage at 10yr

145k mi

2004

Based on 307 vehicles

94.8%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

60k mi

Mileage at 10yr

131k mi

2003

Based on 472 vehicles

93.2%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

131k mi

2002

Based on 401 vehicles

87.5%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

170k mi

2001

Based on 594 vehicles

90.7%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

166k mi

2000

Based on 263 vehicles

94.3%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

163k mi

1999

Based on 276 vehicles

94.6%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

163k mi

1998

Based on 458 vehicles

90.6%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

1997

Based on 550 vehicles

92.4%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

1996

Based on 473 vehicles

90.3%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

1995

Based on 504 vehicles

91.7%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

1994

Based on 441 vehicles

90.7%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

1993

Based on 254 vehicles

90.9%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Typical Mileage — Mercedes Benz C 180

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2013 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used C 180.

At 3 Years

53,063

miles

At 5 Years

106,866

miles

At 10 Years

181,610

miles

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Useful MOT Guides

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Mercedes Benz C 180

Mercedes Benz C 180 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mercedes Benz C 180 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz C 180?

The average MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz C 180 is 94.6% compared to the Mercedes Benz average of 90.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Mercedes Benz C 180?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Mercedes Benz C 180 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 94.6%, the Mercedes Benz C 180 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Mercedes Benz C 180?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Mercedes Benz C 180?

Typical mileage for the Mercedes Benz C 180: 111,143 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used C 180 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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