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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mercedes C250. Check any C250 by registration number below.

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74.9%

Avg Pass Rate

-2.8%

vs Mercedes Avg

4

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Mercedes C250 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mercedes C250 has an average MOT pass rate of 74.9%, which is 2.8 percentage points below the Mercedes brand average of 77.7%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your C250 on the road.

Before buying a used Mercedes C250, 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 C250 performs at MOT across different model years.

2012

Based on 46 vehicles

76.1%Good
Mercedes average: 77.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

24.1%

2011

Based on 54 vehicles

75.9%Good
Mercedes average: 77.7%
Dangerous Defects

6.3%

Retest Rate

34.4%

2009

Based on 43 vehicles

65.1%Average
Mercedes average: 77.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

33.3%

0

Based on 85 vehicles

82.4%Good
Mercedes average: 77.7%
Mileage at 5yr

116k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

10.9%

Front Offside Lower

4.3%

Front Nearside

2.2%

Other Mercedes Models

Compare MOT reliability across Mercedes models.

Mercedes 316cdi

94.7% pass rate

Mercedes 207d

71.4% pass rate

Mercedes Hymer

76.6% pass rate

Mercedes 609d

66.7% pass rate

Mercedes Ml 250

80.5% pass rate

Mercedes SLS

93.8% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

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 C250

Mercedes C250 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mercedes C250 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes C250?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mercedes C250 is 74.9% compared to the Mercedes average of 77.7%. 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 C250?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Mercedes C250 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 74.9%, the Mercedes C250 is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Mercedes C250?
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 C250?
Typical mileage for the Mercedes C250: 115,976 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used C250 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

Check Your Mercedes C250's MOT History

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