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

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Is the Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Premium De A reliable? We analysed 1,003 real MOT tests across 263 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,003 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
83.3%
Typical Mileage
48,991mi
Annual Mileage
10,844mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Premium De 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 Premium De A.

Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Premium De A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Premium De 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 Premium De A MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

80%
2021
82.8%
2020
87.4%
2019

Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Premium De A Common Faults & Problems

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

Road wheel fractured 31
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 8
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 7
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5

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

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

Low usage
6,912 mi/yr
Typical
10,844 mi/yr
Average
12,976 mi/yr
Heavy usage
17,736 mi/yr

Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Premium De 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 Premium De A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 80 80.0% 35,220 47,218 65,889
2020 709 82.8% 32,683 49,339 69,852
2019 199 87.4% 35,400 47,363 70,474

How Long Does a Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Premium De A Last?

Based on 263 Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Premium De A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.4 years
Median
4.0 years

Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Premium De A Mileage Distribution

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

Median
48,991 mi
75th Percentile
70,788 mi
95th Percentile
102,803 mi
Max Recorded
247,371 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Premium De A

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

Best year
2019

87.4% MOT pass rate from 199 tests

Year to avoid
2021

80.0% MOT pass rate from 80 tests

The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Premium De A is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.4% across 199 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 80.0% — 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 Premium De 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 Premium De A THIS CAR 83.3% 1,003 48,991 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
Ducati Diavel 1260 93.9% 328 5,578 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 Premium De A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Premium De A?

The Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Premium De A has an overall MOT pass rate of 83.3% across 1,003 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 C 300 AMG Line ED Premium De 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 Premium De A owner drives around 10,844 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 Premium De A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Premium De A reliable?
Based on 1,003 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Premium De A has a 83.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Premium De A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Premium De A do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Premium De A does around 10,844 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Premium De 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 Premium De 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 Premium De A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line ED Premium De A is 2019 with a 87.4% pass rate across 199 tests.