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Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Night ED Prem + 4M A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Night ED Prem + 4M A reliable? We analysed 1,378 real MOT tests across 680 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,378 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
86.6%
Typical Mileage
22,630mi
Annual Mileage
5,587mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Night ED Prem + 4M A is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Night ED Prem + 4M A.

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Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Night ED Prem + 4M A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Night ED Prem + 4M A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

86.8%
2023
87.9%
2022
85.6%
2021

Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Night ED Prem + 4M A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Night ED Prem + 4M A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Road wheel fractured 41
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 14
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 13
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 10
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 7

Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Night ED Prem + 4M A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Night ED Prem + 4M A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,596 mi/yr
Typical
5,587 mi/yr
Average
6,866 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,497 mi/yr

Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Night ED Prem + 4M A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Night ED Prem + 4M A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 363 86.8% 12,935 18,335 28,020
2022 313 87.9% 15,167 21,469 27,708
2021 665 85.6% 17,734 25,312 34,500

How Long Does a Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Night ED Prem + 4M A Last?

Based on 680 Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Night ED Prem + 4M A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.8 years
Median
3.0 years

Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Night ED Prem + 4M A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Night ED Prem + 4M A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
22,630 mi
75th Percentile
31,828 mi
95th Percentile
54,026 mi
Max Recorded
205,112 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Night ED Prem + 4M A

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2022

87.9% MOT pass rate from 313 tests

Year to avoid
2021

85.6% MOT pass rate from 665 tests

The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Night ED Prem + 4M A is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.9% across 313 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 85.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Night ED Prem + 4M A Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Night ED Prem + 4M A THIS CAR 86.6% 1,378 22,630 mi — yrs
Mercedes-benz C 77.6% 8,031,355 77,082 mi 32 yrs
Mercedes-benz E 79.4% 4,722,746 83,960 mi 33 yrs
Mercedes-benz A-class 77.6% 4,204,702 57,023 mi 28 yrs
Volkswagen Touareg V6 Sel Tech TDI Auto 91.4% 812 42,600 mi — yrs

Compared to the Mercedes-benz C (77.6% pass rate) and the Mercedes-benz E (79.4% pass rate), the Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Night ED Prem + 4M A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Night ED Prem + 4M A?

The Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Night ED Prem + 4M A has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.6% across 1,378 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is road wheel fractured. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Night ED Prem + 4M A with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Night ED Prem + 4M A owner drives around 5,587 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Night ED Prem + 4M A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Night ED Prem + 4M A reliable?
Based on 1,378 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Night ED Prem + 4M A has a 86.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Night ED Prem + 4M A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Night ED Prem + 4M A do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Night ED Prem + 4M A does around 5,587 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Night ED Prem + 4M A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Night ED Prem + 4M A?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Night ED Prem + 4M A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Night ED Prem + 4M A is 2022 with a 87.9% pass rate across 313 tests.