Repair costs
Mercedes-Benz repair costs by model and MOT fail item
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 6,595,666 MOT tests · Updated
15 of 23 Mercedes-Benz models need at least one repair clearly more or less often than class 4 vehicles the same age, from 6,595,666 MOT tests [1].
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Prices are national; what differs by model is how often MOTs call for a repair.
Repairs Mercedes-Benz models need more or less often
| Repair | Models more often | Models less often |
|---|---|---|
| Brake pipe replacement cost | 7 | 0 |
| Suspension ball joint replacement cost | 5 | 0 |
| Airbag warning light repair cost | 4 | 0 |
| Coil spring replacement cost | 3 | 0 |
| Engine warning light diagnosis cost | 3 | 0 |
| Anti-roll bar link replacement cost | 2 | 0 |
| Brake efficiency repair cost | 2 | 0 |
| CV boot replacement cost | 2 | 0 |
| Handbrake repair cost | 2 | 0 |
| Number plate replacement cost | 2 | 0 |
| Washer system repair cost | 2 | 0 |
| ABS warning light repair cost | 1 | 0 |
| Brake disc and pad replacement cost | 1 | 0 |
| Brake pad replacement cost | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior bulb replacement cost | 1 | 0 |
| Headlight bulb replacement cost | 1 | 0 |
| Track rod end replacement cost | 1 | 0 |
| Tyre pressure sensor replacement cost | 1 | 0 |
| Tyre replacement cost | 1 | 0 |
| Wheel bearing replacement cost | 1 | 0 |
| Wiper blade replacement cost | 1 | 0 |
Mercedes-Benz models one by one
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Mercedes-Benz C-Class common problems 1,528,968 MOT tests
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class suspension ball joint replacement: fails 2.2× (2.21–2.24×) as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class brake pipe replacement: fails 1.9× (1.90–1.95×) as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Mercedes-Benz C-Class engine warning light diagnosis: fails 1.6× (1.55–1.58×) as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
Mercedes-Benz A-Class common problems 1,360,594 MOT tests
- Mercedes-Benz A-Class airbag warning light repair: fails 4.5–4.6× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Mercedes-Benz A-Class brake efficiency repair: fails 1.6–1.7× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz E-Class common problems 964,062 MOT tests
- Mercedes-Benz E-Class brake pipe replacement: fails 2.2× (2.16–2.23×) as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Mercedes-Benz Vito
Mercedes-Benz Vito common problems 350,481 MOT tests
- Mercedes-Benz Vito handbrake repair: fails 3.3–3.4× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Mercedes-Benz Vito tyre pressure sensor replacement: fails 2.8–3.0× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Mercedes-Benz Vito engine warning light diagnosis: fails 1.8–1.9× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Mercedes-Benz Vito brake pipe replacement: fails 1.5–1.6× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Mercedes-Benz Vito washer system repair: fails 1.5–1.6× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Mercedes-Benz Vito coil spring replacement: fails 1.5× (1.50–1.55×) as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Mercedes-Benz GLA
Mercedes-Benz GLA common problems 329,115 MOT tests
- Mercedes-Benz GLA anti-roll bar link replacement: fails 2.3–2.4× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Mercedes-Benz GLA CV boot replacement: fails 1.9–2.0× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Mercedes-Benz GLC
Mercedes-Benz GLC common problems 298,696 MOT tests
- Mercedes-Benz GLC suspension ball joint replacement: fails 4.3–4.5× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Mercedes-Benz B-Class
Mercedes-Benz B-Class common problems 290,232 MOT tests
- Mercedes-Benz B-Class brake efficiency repair: fails 2.9–3.3× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Mercedes-Benz B-Class brake pipe replacement: fails 2.0–2.1× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Mercedes-Benz B-Class airbag warning light repair: fails 1.9–2.0× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Mercedes-Benz CLA
Mercedes-Benz CLA common problems 243,385 MOT tests
- Mercedes-Benz CLA airbag warning light repair: fails 4.3–4.7× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Mercedes-Benz CLA anti-roll bar link replacement: fails 1.7–1.8× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Mercedes-Benz CLA tyre replacement: fails 1.6–1.7× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Mercedes-Benz CLA engine warning light diagnosis: fails 1.6–1.7× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Mercedes-Benz CLA number plate replacement: fails 1.4–1.7× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Mercedes-Benz SLK
Mercedes-Benz SLK common problems 227,766 MOT tests
- Mercedes-Benz SLK coil spring replacement: fails 1.5–1.6× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Mercedes-Benz SLK ABS warning light repair: fails 1.5–1.6× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Mercedes-Benz M-Class
Mercedes-Benz M-Class common problems 139,242 MOT tests
No repair differs clearly from class 4 vehicles of the same ages and fuel.
Mercedes-Benz CLK
Mercedes-Benz CLK common problems 121,510 MOT tests
- Mercedes-Benz CLK suspension ball joint replacement: fails 2.3–2.4× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Mercedes-Benz CLK coil spring replacement: fails 2.1–2.2× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Mercedes-Benz CLK airbag warning light repair: fails 1.8–2.0× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Mercedes-Benz GLE
Mercedes-Benz GLE common problems 113,268 MOT tests
- Mercedes-Benz GLE number plate replacement: fails 2.0–2.4× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Mercedes-Benz S-Class common problems 107,268 MOT tests
- Mercedes-Benz S-Class suspension ball joint replacement: fails 1.6–1.7× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Mercedes-Benz CLS
Mercedes-Benz CLS common problems 97,895 MOT tests
- Mercedes-Benz CLS brake pipe replacement: fails 2.7–2.9× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter common problems 91,862 MOT tests
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter handbrake repair: fails 2.4–2.5× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Mercedes-Benz Sprinter brake pipe replacement: fails 2.0–2.2× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Mercedes-Benz Citan
Mercedes-Benz Citan common problems 80,122 MOT tests
- Mercedes-Benz Citan brake pipe replacement: fails 8.8–9.7× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Mercedes-Benz Citan CV boot replacement: fails 5.8–6.2× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Mercedes-Benz Citan track rod end replacement: fails 4.7–5.1× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Mercedes-Benz Citan exterior bulb replacement: fails 4.1–4.3× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Mercedes-Benz Citan headlight bulb replacement: fails 2.0–2.2× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
- Mercedes-Benz Citan washer system repair: fails 1.8–2.1× as often as class 4 vehicles the same age
Also: Mercedes-Benz Citan wiper blade replacement · Mercedes-Benz Citan brake pad replacement · Mercedes-Benz Citan brake disc and pad replacement · Mercedes-Benz Citan suspension ball joint replacement · Mercedes-Benz Citan wheel bearing replacement
Mercedes-Benz SL
Mercedes-Benz SL common problems 70,445 MOT tests
No repair differs clearly from class 4 vehicles of the same ages and fuel.
Mercedes-Benz V-Class
Mercedes-Benz V-Class common problems 46,317 MOT tests
No repair differs clearly from class 4 vehicles of the same ages and fuel.
Mercedes-Benz SLC
Mercedes-Benz SLC common problems 35,306 MOT tests
No repair differs clearly from class 4 vehicles of the same ages and fuel.
Mercedes-Benz CLC
Mercedes-Benz CLC common problems 35,024 MOT tests
No repair differs clearly from class 4 vehicles of the same ages and fuel.
Mercedes-Benz EQC
Mercedes-Benz EQC common problems 22,290 MOT tests
No repair differs clearly from class 4 vehicles of the same ages and fuel.
Mercedes-Benz GLB
Mercedes-Benz GLB common problems 21,415 MOT tests
No repair differs clearly from class 4 vehicles of the same ages and fuel.
Mercedes-Benz Viano
Mercedes-Benz Viano common problems 20,403 MOT tests
No repair differs clearly from class 4 vehicles of the same ages and fuel.
Which repairs is one car heading for?
The prices here are for the job, not for one car. A car's MOT history, by registration, lists the advisories its testers recorded, which are often the next repairs.
- Check a Mercedes-Benz's MOT history Every MOT test, fail item, advisory and mileage reading DVSA holds for that registration.
Questions people ask
Which repair do Mercedes-Benz models need more often than other cars?
7 Mercedes-Benz models fail on the items brake pipe replacement fixes clearly more often than class 4 vehicles of the same ages and fuel.
Do Mercedes-Benz repairs cost more?
21 repairs are listed here with national prices: the price does not change by make in this data, only how often MOTs call for the repair.
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Sources
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 6,595,666 MOT tests. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
Rates are per 100 MOT tests of class 4 vehicles (cars and light vans) at each age. Model comparisons are against all class 4 vehicles of the same ages and fuel, pooled over 2022 to 2025 tests: they are not matched on test year or on mileage. Advisory figures count pairs of consecutive MOT tests of the same vehicle: "next MOT" means its next test 300 to 500 days (about 10 to 16 months) later, and the no-advisory comparison is standardised to the advised vehicles' age bands. Repairs between MOTs and breakdowns are not in this data. How we compare