Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Edition Premium 4M A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Edition Premium 4M A reliable? We analysed 733 real MOT tests across 243 vehicles to find out.
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The Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Edition Premium 4M 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 AMG C 43 Edition Premium 4M A.
Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Edition Premium 4M A — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Edition Premium 4M A — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 2996cc
- Power
- 390 BHP
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Blue
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 221 g/km Band K
- Emission class
- 6dg
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £150
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £82.50
Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Edition Premium 4M A Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Edition Premium 4M A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Edition Premium 4M A MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Edition Premium 4M A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Edition Premium 4M A Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Edition Premium 4M A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Edition Premium 4M A Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Edition Premium 4M A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Edition Premium 4M A MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Edition Premium 4M A year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 50 | 86.0% | 13,329 | 20,916 | 37,629 |
| 2022 | 59 | 94.9% | 13,988 | 20,270 | 25,934 |
| 2021 | 133 | 88.0% | 17,250 | 26,986 | 40,429 |
| 2020 | 386 | 87.6% | 19,324 | 26,992 | 37,768 |
| 2019 | 87 | 93.1% | 18,477 | 28,340 | 37,648 |
How Long Does a Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Edition Premium 4M A Last?
Based on 243 Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Edition Premium 4M A vehicles on UK roads.
Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Edition Premium 4M A Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Edition Premium 4M 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 AMG C 43 Edition Premium 4M A
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
94.9% MOT pass rate from 59 tests
86.0% MOT pass rate from 50 tests
The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Edition Premium 4M A is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.9% across 59 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.0% — 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 AMG C 43 Edition Premium 4M 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 AMG C 43 Edition Premium 4M A THIS CAR | 88.8% | 733 | 26,077 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 |
| Vauxhall Zafira Design DTI 16V | 69.2% | 406 | 143,904 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Mercedes-benz C (77.6% pass rate) and the Mercedes-benz E (79.4% pass rate), the Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Edition Premium 4M A outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Edition Premium 4M AShould you buy a used Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Edition Premium 4M A?
The Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Edition Premium 4M A has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.8% across 733 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre has ply or cords exposed. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Mercedes-benz AMG C 43 Edition Premium 4M 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 AMG C 43 Edition Premium 4M A owner drives around 6,626 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.