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Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Prem D A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Prem D A reliable? We analysed 3,162 real MOT tests across 858 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 3,162 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.6%
Typical Mileage
36,689mi
Annual Mileage
8,370mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Prem D 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 C 300 AMG Line ED Prem D A.

Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Prem D A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Prem D A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Prem D A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Prem D A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

89.4%
2021
88.6%
2020
87%
2019

Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Prem D A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Prem D A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 85
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 16
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 13
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 12

Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Prem D A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Prem D A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,382 mi/yr
Typical
8,370 mi/yr
Average
10,057 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,252 mi/yr

Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Prem D A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Prem D A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 311 89.4% 24,226 33,323 45,193
2020 2,272 88.6% 25,811 36,720 51,112
2019 463 87.0% 27,760 37,879 51,696

How Long Does a Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Prem D A Last?

Based on 858 Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Prem D A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.6 years
Median
5.0 years

Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Prem D A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Prem D A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
36,689 mi
75th Percentile
50,831 mi
95th Percentile
78,158 mi
Max Recorded
810,981 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Prem D A

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

Best year
2021

89.4% MOT pass rate from 311 tests

Year to avoid
2019

87.0% MOT pass rate from 463 tests

The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Prem D A is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.4% across 311 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.0% — 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 C 300 AMG Line ED Prem D 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 C 300 AMG Line ED Prem D A THIS CAR 88.6% 3,162 36,689 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
Volvo XC60 + B5 MHEV AWD Auto 92.2% 1,242 26,867 mi — yrs

Compared to the Mercedes-benz C (77.6% pass rate) and the Mercedes-benz E (79.4% pass rate), the Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Prem D A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Prem D A?

The Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Prem D A has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.6% across 3,162 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 tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Prem D 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 C 300 AMG Line ED Prem D A owner drives around 8,370 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 C 300 AMG Line ED Prem D A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Prem D A reliable?
Based on 3,162 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Prem D A has a 88.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Prem D A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Prem D A do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Prem D A does around 8,370 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Prem D A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Prem D 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 C 300 AMG Line ED Prem D A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Prem D A is 2021 with a 89.4% pass rate across 311 tests.