Mercedes C180 Kompressor SE Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Mercedes C180 Kompressor SE Auto reliable? We analysed 799 real MOT tests across 158 vehicles to find out.
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The Mercedes C180 Kompressor SE Auto is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mercedes C180 Kompressor SE Auto.
Mercedes C180 Kompressor SE Auto Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mercedes C180 Kompressor SE Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mercedes C180 Kompressor SE Auto Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Mercedes C180 Kompressor SE Auto fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Mercedes C180 Kompressor SE Auto Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mercedes C180 Kompressor SE Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mercedes C180 Kompressor SE Auto Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes C180 Kompressor SE Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Mercedes C180 Kompressor SE Auto Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes C180 Kompressor SE Auto THIS CAR | 75.2% | 799 | 93,648 mi | — yrs |
| Mercedes Motorhome | 76.7% | 14,848 | 66,873 mi | 45 yrs |
| Mercedes Unknown | 79.2% | 11,881 | 102,484 mi | 39 yrs |
| Mercedes Camper | 74.6% | 8,342 | 82,260 mi | 47 yrs |
| Nissan Note S | 77.9% | 1,077 | 102,892 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Mercedes Motorhome (76.7% pass rate) and the Mercedes Unknown (79.2% pass rate), the Mercedes C180 Kompressor SE Auto trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Mercedes C180 Kompressor SE Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 75.2% across 799 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 coil spring broken with 1 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
A typical Mercedes C180 Kompressor SE Auto owner drives around 3,847 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.