2000 Mercedes-Benz C-Class · 2,795 MOT tests
2000 Mercedes-Benz C-Class reliability
2000 Mercedes-Benz C-Classs fail 34.6% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 25 C-Class years (2,795 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz C-Classs: 24%)
- 34.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz C-Classs: 24%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- 100,348
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,795
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2000 against the years either side
- 1999 cars: 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does worse)
- 2001 cars: 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does better)
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 54% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics15.6%
- Suspension13%
- Brakes9.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.5%
- Tyres5.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5%
- Body, chassis and structure4.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 3.47%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 2.93%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.83%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.33%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.25%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.18%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (16.49%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.52%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (9.12%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.8%) · Wheel bearing slight play (7.33%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.65%)
Other years
Every Mercedes-Benz C-Class year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-Class reliable?
2000 Mercedes-Benz C-Classs fail 34.6% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 18 of 25 C-Class years (2,795 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-Class MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (3.47% of tests), suspension mounting area seriously corroded (2.93% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (2.83% of tests).
How many miles should a 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-Class have done?
At its MOT aged about 22, a typical 2000 Mercedes-Benz C-Class shows 100,348 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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