2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class · 79,782 MOT tests
2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class reliability
2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Classs fail 11.2% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 25 C-Class years (79,782 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz C-Classs: 24%)
- 11.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Mercedes-Benz C-Classs: 24%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 33,927
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 79,782
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 6.6% of tests fail here (38% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.6%
- Lights and electrics1.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.3%
- Brakes1.1%
- Suspension0.8%
- Wheels0.6%
- Number plates and VIN0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.91%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.42%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.32%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.6%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.54%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.48%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.14%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.32%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.44%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (2%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.82%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.49%)
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 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class reliable?
2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Classs fail 11.2% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 25 C-Class years (79,782 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.91% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.42% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.32% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class shows 33,927 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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