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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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Data last updated: · Based on 586 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
91.6%
Typical Mileage
34,568mi
Annual Mileage
6,732mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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.

93.2%
2023
90.4%
2022

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.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2

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.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2

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.

Low usage
3,830 mi/yr
Typical
6,732 mi/yr
Average
9,793 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,607 mi/yr

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.

Average
2.1 years
Median
2.0 years

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.

Median
34,568 mi
75th Percentile
47,293 mi
95th Percentile
93,899 mi
Max Recorded
196,678 mi

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.

Best year
2023

93.2% MOT pass rate from 236 tests

Year to avoid
2022

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

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.

Mercedes-benz C 300 E AMG Line Premium + A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz C 300 E AMG Line Premium + A reliable?
Based on 586 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz C 300 E AMG Line Premium + A has a 91.6% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz C 300 E AMG Line Premium + A?
The most common failure point is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz C 300 E AMG Line Premium + A do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz C 300 E AMG Line Premium + A does around 6,732 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz C 300 E AMG Line Premium + A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes-benz C 300 E AMG Line Premium + 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 E AMG Line Premium + A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz C 300 E AMG Line Premium + A is 2023 with a 93.2% pass rate across 236 tests.