Latest crash tests: six makers tested - Mercedes C-Class

The C-Class scored five stars for adult protection, with full marks for side-impact safety.

However, it scored only three stars for child protection.

The testers noted that the car Mercedes submitted for testing did not have the company's optional automatic child-seat-recognition system fitted.

As a result, it was not possible to deactivate the airbag and place a child seat in the front.

The C-Class scored two points for pedestrian safety.