Mercedes-benz C 220 Sport Edition Prem + D A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Mercedes-benz C 220 Sport Edition Prem + D A reliable? We analysed 976 real MOT tests across 243 vehicles to find out.
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The Mercedes-benz C 220 Sport Edition Prem + D A is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mercedes-benz C 220 Sport Edition Prem + D A.
Mercedes-benz C 220 Sport Edition Prem + D A Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz C 220 Sport Edition Prem + D A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mercedes-benz C 220 Sport Edition Prem + D A MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Mercedes-benz C 220 Sport Edition Prem + D A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Mercedes-benz C 220 Sport Edition Prem + D A Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Mercedes-benz C 220 Sport Edition Prem + D A fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Mercedes-benz C 220 Sport Edition Prem + D A Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Mercedes-benz C 220 Sport Edition Prem + D A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Mercedes-benz C 220 Sport Edition Prem + D A Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz C 220 Sport Edition Prem + D A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mercedes-benz C 220 Sport Edition Prem + D A MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mercedes-benz C 220 Sport Edition Prem + D A year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 594 | 87.4% | 30,182 | 43,940 | 56,689 |
| 2019 | 331 | 87.3% | 26,920 | 38,950 | 53,695 |
How Long Does a Mercedes-benz C 220 Sport Edition Prem + D A Last?
Based on 243 Mercedes-benz C 220 Sport Edition Prem + D A vehicles on UK roads.
Mercedes-benz C 220 Sport Edition Prem + D A Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz C 220 Sport Edition Prem + D A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Mercedes-benz C 220 Sport Edition Prem + D A
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
87.4% MOT pass rate from 594 tests
87.3% MOT pass rate from 331 tests
The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz C 220 Sport Edition Prem + D A is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 87.4% across 594 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Mercedes-benz C 220 Sport Edition Prem + D A Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-benz C 220 Sport Edition Prem + D A THIS CAR | 87.3% | 976 | 41,636 mi | — yrs |
| Mercedes-benz C | 77.6% | 8,031,355 | 77,082 mi | 32 yrs |
| Mercedes-benz E | 79.4% | 4,722,746 | 83,960 mi | 33 yrs |
| Mercedes-benz A-class | 77.6% | 4,204,702 | 57,023 mi | 28 yrs |
| Peugeot 5008 Active Premium Bluehdi Ss | 85.2% | 447 | 35,504 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Mercedes-benz C (77.6% pass rate) and the Mercedes-benz E (79.4% pass rate), the Mercedes-benz C 220 Sport Edition Prem + D A outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Mercedes-benz C 220 Sport Edition Prem + D A has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.3% across 976 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is headlamp not working on dipped beam with 2 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Mercedes-benz C 220 Sport Edition Prem + D A with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Mercedes-benz C 220 Sport Edition Prem + D A owner drives around 8,177 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.