Mercedes-benz C 300 E AMG Line Premium + A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Mercedes-benz C 300 E AMG Line Premium + A reliable? We analysed 586 real MOT tests across 439 vehicles to find out.
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The Mercedes-benz C 300 E AMG Line Premium + 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 E AMG Line Premium + A.
Mercedes-benz C 300 E AMG Line Premium + A Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz C 300 E AMG Line Premium + A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mercedes-benz C 300 E AMG Line Premium + A MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Mercedes-benz C 300 E AMG Line Premium + A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Mercedes-benz C 300 E AMG Line Premium + A Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Mercedes-benz C 300 E AMG Line Premium + A fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Mercedes-benz C 300 E AMG Line Premium + A Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Mercedes-benz C 300 E AMG Line Premium + A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Mercedes-benz C 300 E AMG Line Premium + A Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz C 300 E AMG Line Premium + A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mercedes-benz C 300 E AMG Line Premium + 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 E AMG Line Premium + A year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 236 | 93.2% | 18,705 | 28,028 | 38,696 |
| 2022 | 335 | 90.4% | 26,908 | 37,292 | 55,376 |
How Long Does a Mercedes-benz C 300 E AMG Line Premium + A Last?
Based on 439 Mercedes-benz C 300 E AMG Line Premium + A vehicles on UK roads.
Mercedes-benz C 300 E AMG Line Premium + A Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz C 300 E AMG Line Premium + A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Mercedes-benz C 300 E AMG Line Premium + A
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
93.2% MOT pass rate from 236 tests
90.4% MOT pass rate from 335 tests
The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz C 300 E AMG Line Premium + A is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.2% across 236 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.4% — 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 E AMG Line Premium + 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 E AMG Line Premium + A THIS CAR | 91.6% | 586 | 34,568 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 |
| Harley-davidson Flsb Sport Glide 1745 18 | 94% | 996 | 9,888 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 E AMG Line Premium + A outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Mercedes-benz C 300 E AMG Line Premium + A has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.6% across 586 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm with 2 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
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 E AMG Line Premium + 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 E AMG Line Premium + A owner drives around 6,732 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.