Ford Fiesta vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Figures per shared age band: numerator, denominator and country index for both models, from the same source.
| Age | Ford Fiesta | Mercedes-Benz C-Class | Difference (percentage points) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections with a defect | Country index | Inspections with a defect | Country index | ||
| 3-5 years | 3461 of 13895 (24.9%) | 120 | 2069 of 11935 (17.3%) | 83 | +7.57 |
| 6-8 years | 7457 of 21402 (34.8%) | 122 | 5845 of 25535 (22.9%) | 80 | +11.95 |
| 9-11 years | 12818 of 31849 (40.3%) | 120 | 7681 of 29813 (25.8%) | 77 | +14.49 |
| 12-14 years | 19102 of 41085 (46.5%) | 109 | 6724 of 21199 (31.7%) | 74 | +14.77 |
| 15-19 years | 17372 of 33950 (51.2%) | 103 | 12474 of 29236 (42.7%) | 86 | +8.5 |
100 = country average for that age band in this country.
Recalls and complaints
Ford Fiesta
No recalls or complaints reported for this model.
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
No recalls or complaints reported for this model.
What this does not show
- The country index is the average of all cars of this model in this country. It is not a chance of defects for one car.
- A complaint share is a share of the reported complaints. It is not a chance of defects for this model.
- Each band already takes age into account. Differences between generations or trims are not included.
- These figures apply to Netherlands. You cannot simply compare them with figures from another country.
Frequently asked questions
What are the inspection figures for Ford Fiesta and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, per age band?
Ford Fiesta vs Mercedes-Benz C-Class: 3-5 years: 120 versus 83. 6-8 years: 122 versus 80. 9-11 years: 120 versus 77. 12-14 years: 109 versus 74. 15-19 years: 103 versus 86. 100 = country average for that age band in this country.
Where do these figures come from?
Dutch inspection data (data through 08/09/2026) Both models use the same source and the same reference date.
Methodology
Each row compares inspections from the same age band, in the same country.
The country index puts the model's defect rate on a scale. On that scale, 100 is the country average for that band.
We only compare two models if they share at least two age bands.
What counts as a failed inspection differs per country. So never compare these figures with figures from another country.