Lexus IS vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class
MOT pass rate comparison based on real UK test data
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Reliability Trend
💡 The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been improving while the Lexus IS has declined over the past 4 years.
Pass Rate Trend Comparison
MOT pass rate by year the vehicle was manufactured, based on DVSA test data (2005–2024)
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| Built | Lexus IS | Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87.0% | — |
| 2020 | 90.2% | — |
| 2019 | 89.4% | 93.3% |
| 2018 | 91.0% | 85.7% |
| 2017 | 89.6% | 90.6% |
| 2016 | 88.1% | 91.2% |
| 2015 | 87.9% | 86.5% |
| 2014 | 86.9% | 85.4% |
| 2013 | 84.0% | 82.9% |
| 2012 | 87.8% | 73.4% |
| 2011 | — | 76.3% |
| 2010 | 79.4% | 74.0% |
| 2009 | 82.7% | 64.6% |
| 2008 | 76.8% | 67.9% |
| 2007 | 78.7% | 67.4% |
| 2006 | 76.2% | 67.0% |
| 2005 | 77.1% | 57.4% |
| 2004 | — | 66.7% |
| 2003 | — | 62.3% |
| 2002 | — | 69.4% |
| 2000 | 70.2% | — |
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.