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Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Ln Ngt ED Prm + De A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Ln Ngt ED Prm + De A reliable? We analysed 793 real MOT tests across 264 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 793 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
86.1%
Typical Mileage
44,636mi
Annual Mileage
11,128mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Ln Ngt ED Prm + 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 Ln Ngt ED Prm + De A.

Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Ln Ngt ED Prm + De A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Ln Ngt ED Prm + 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 Ln Ngt ED Prm + De A MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

85.4%
2021
87.8%
2020

Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Ln Ngt ED Prm + De A Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 9
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 7
Road wheel fractured 6

Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Ln Ngt ED Prm + De A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Ln Ngt ED Prm + 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
7,143 mi/yr
Typical
11,128 mi/yr
Average
14,119 mi/yr
Heavy usage
17,171 mi/yr

Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Ln Ngt ED Prm + 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 Ln Ngt ED Prm + De A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 596 85.4% 28,620 41,033 60,663
2020 164 87.8% 40,198 59,380 76,237

How Long Does a Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Ln Ngt ED Prm + De A Last?

Based on 264 Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Ln Ngt ED Prm + De A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.7 years
Median
4.0 years

Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Ln Ngt ED Prm + De A Mileage Distribution

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

Median
44,636 mi
75th Percentile
65,776 mi
95th Percentile
101,139 mi
Max Recorded
297,903 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Ln Ngt ED Prm + De A

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

Best year
2020

87.8% MOT pass rate from 164 tests

Year to avoid
2021

85.4% MOT pass rate from 596 tests

The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Ln Ngt ED Prm + De A is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.8% across 164 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 85.4% — 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 Ln Ngt ED Prm + 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 Ln Ngt ED Prm + De A THIS CAR 86.1% 793 44,636 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
Moto Guzzi V50 III 87.7% 640 30,485 mi 45 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 Ln Ngt ED Prm + De A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Ln Ngt ED Prm + De A?

The Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Ln Ngt ED Prm + De A has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.1% across 793 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 Ln Ngt ED Prm + 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 Ln Ngt ED Prm + De A owner drives around 11,128 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 Ln Ngt ED Prm + De A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Ln Ngt ED Prm + De A reliable?
Based on 793 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Ln Ngt ED Prm + De A has a 86.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Ln Ngt ED Prm + De A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Ln Ngt ED Prm + De A do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Ln Ngt ED Prm + De A does around 11,128 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Ln Ngt ED Prm + 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 Ln Ngt ED Prm + 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 Ln Ngt ED Prm + De A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz C 300 AMG Ln Ngt ED Prm + De A is 2020 with a 87.8% pass rate across 164 tests.