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Mercedes-Benz A-Class2004-2018 // 2 gens // reliability: 0.82
Common issues: Brake lines, Coil springs, Shock absorbers
Mercedes-Benz B-Class2005-2025 // 1 gen // reliability: 0.85
Common issues: Brake lines, Coil springs, Ball joints
Mercedes-Benz C2000-2021 // 3 gens // reliability: 0.81
Common issues: Brake lines, Coil springs, Ball joints
Mercedes-Benz Citan2012-2025 // 1 gen // reliability: 0.85
Common issues: Brake lines, Brake discs, Ball joints
Mercedes-Benz CLC2008-2011 // 1 gen // reliability: 0.85
Common issues: Brake lines, Coil springs, Ball joints
Mercedes-Benz CLK1997-2010 // 1 gen // reliability: 0.85
Common issues: Brake lines, Coil springs, Ball joints
Mercedes-Benz CLS2004-2025 // 1 gen // reliability: 0.85
Common issues: Brake lines, Coil springs, Ball joints
Mercedes-Benz E2002-2025 // 3 gens // reliability: 0.83
Common issues: Brake lines, Coil springs, Ball joints
Mercedes-Benz ML1998-2015 // 1 gen // reliability: 0.85
Common issues: Brake lines, Coil springs, Ball joints
Mercedes-Benz SLK1996-2020 // 1 gen // reliability: 0.85
Common issues: Brake lines, Coil springs, Ball joints
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter2000-2025 // 1 gen // reliability: 0.85
Common issues: Brake lines, Ball joints
Mercedes-Benz V-Class2003-2025 // 1 gen // reliability: 0.85
Common issues: Coil springs, Ball joints, Brake pads
Mercedes-Benz Viano2003-2014 // 1 gen // reliability: 0.85
Common issues: Brake lines, Exhaust system, Ball joints
Mercedes-Benz VITO2003-2025 // 1 gen // reliability: 0.85
Common issues: Brake lines, Coil springs, Ball joints
┌─ Reliability Overview ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
Mercedes-Benz has an average reliability factor of 0.85 across 19 models in our database. This is below average — expect more frequent repairs than the typical UK car.
Reliability factor is based on MOT failure rates, component longevity, and repair frequency. A score above 1.0 means fewer failures than average. Below 0.85 means higher than average repair risk.
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