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Mercedes-benz C220 SE CDI Blueefficiency Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mercedes-benz C220 SE CDI Blueefficiency reliable? We analysed 770 real MOT tests across 114 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 770 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
76.8%
Typical Mileage
118,838mi
Annual Mileage
8,838mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes-benz C220 SE CDI Blueefficiency is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mercedes-benz C220 SE CDI Blueefficiency.

Mercedes-benz C220 SE CDI Blueefficiency Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz C220 SE CDI Blueefficiency. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Mercedes-benz C220 SE CDI Blueefficiency Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz C220 SE CDI Blueefficiency owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,888 mi/yr
Typical
8,838 mi/yr
Average
9,907 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,360 mi/yr

Mercedes-benz C220 SE CDI Blueefficiency Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz C220 SE CDI Blueefficiency MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
118,838 mi
75th Percentile
147,072 mi
95th Percentile
190,251 mi
Max Recorded
999,792 mi

How Does the Mercedes-benz C220 SE CDI Blueefficiency Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Mercedes-benz C220 SE CDI Blueefficiency THIS CAR 76.8% 770 118,838 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
Fiat Ducato 10 SWB 59.8% 747 105,082 mi 31 yrs

Compared to the Mercedes-benz C (77.6% pass rate) and the Mercedes-benz E (79.4% pass rate), the Mercedes-benz C220 SE CDI Blueefficiency trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mercedes-benz C220 SE CDI Blueefficiency?

The Mercedes-benz C220 SE CDI Blueefficiency has an overall MOT pass rate of 76.8% across 770 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Mercedes-benz C220 SE CDI Blueefficiency owner drives around 8,838 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 C220 SE CDI Blueefficiency — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz C220 SE CDI Blueefficiency reliable?
Based on 770 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz C220 SE CDI Blueefficiency has a 76.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz C220 SE CDI Blueefficiency?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz C220 SE CDI Blueefficiency do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz C220 SE CDI Blueefficiency does around 8,838 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz C220 SE CDI Blueefficiency last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes-benz C220 SE CDI Blueefficiency?
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.