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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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Data last updated: · Based on 976 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
87.3%
Typical Mileage
41,636mi
Annual Mileage
8,177mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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.

87.4%
2020
87.3%
2019

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.

Headlamp not working on dipped beam 2

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.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49
Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 5
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 2

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.

Low usage
5,333 mi/yr
Typical
8,177 mi/yr
Average
10,011 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,330 mi/yr

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.

Average
5.0 years
Median
5.0 years

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.

Median
41,636 mi
75th Percentile
55,758 mi
95th Percentile
75,982 mi
Max Recorded
144,495 mi

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.

Best year
2020

87.4% MOT pass rate from 594 tests

Year to avoid
2019

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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Should you buy a used Mercedes-benz C 220 Sport Edition Prem + D A?

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.

Mercedes-benz C 220 Sport Edition Prem + D A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz C 220 Sport Edition Prem + D A reliable?
Based on 976 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz C 220 Sport Edition Prem + D A has a 87.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz C 220 Sport Edition Prem + D A?
The most common failure point is headlamp not working on dipped beam.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz C 220 Sport Edition Prem + D A do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz C 220 Sport Edition Prem + D A does around 8,177 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz C 220 Sport Edition Prem + D A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes-benz C 220 Sport Edition Prem + D A?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Mercedes-benz C 220 Sport Edition Prem + D A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz C 220 Sport Edition Prem + D A is 2020 with a 87.4% pass rate across 594 tests.