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

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Is the Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line Premium MHEV A reliable? We analysed 251 real MOT tests across 154 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 251 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
94.4%
Typical Mileage
23,495mi
Annual Mileage
7,248mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line Premium MHEV 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 Premium MHEV A.

Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line Premium MHEV A Number Plates

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

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

95.2%
2023
93.8%
2022

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

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords visible in tear outer wall 1
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm 255/35 19 1
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1

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

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

Low usage
4,685 mi/yr
Typical
7,248 mi/yr
Average
10,021 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,417 mi/yr

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 62 95.2% 14,374 20,801 32,885
2022 178 93.8% 18,469 24,040 34,339

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

Based on 154 Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line Premium MHEV A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.7 years
Median
3.0 years

Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line Premium MHEV A Mileage Distribution

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

Median
23,495 mi
75th Percentile
34,111 mi
95th Percentile
55,035 mi
Max Recorded
113,404 mi

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

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

Best year
2023

95.2% MOT pass rate from 62 tests

Year to avoid
2022

93.8% MOT pass rate from 178 tests

The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line Premium MHEV A is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.2% across 62 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 93.8% — 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 Premium MHEV 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 Premium MHEV A THIS CAR 94.4% 251 23,495 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
Ktm 300 Exc Tpi 21 87% 262 1,858 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 Premium MHEV A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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

The Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line Premium MHEV A has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.4% across 251 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 has ply or cords exposed. 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 Premium MHEV 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 Premium MHEV A owner drives around 7,248 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 Premium MHEV A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line Premium MHEV A reliable?
Based on 251 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line Premium MHEV A has a 94.4% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line Premium MHEV A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line Premium MHEV A do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line Premium MHEV A does around 7,248 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line Premium MHEV 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 Premium MHEV 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 Premium MHEV A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Line Premium MHEV A is 2023 with a 95.2% pass rate across 62 tests.