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

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Is the Mercedes-benz C220 SE CDI Blueefficiency A reliable? We analysed 753 real MOT tests across 104 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 753 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
77.8%
Typical Mileage
98,456mi
Annual Mileage
7,436mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes-benz C220 SE CDI Blueefficiency 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 C220 SE CDI Blueefficiency A.

Mercedes-benz C220 SE CDI Blueefficiency A Number Plates

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

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

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

Low usage
5,204 mi/yr
Typical
7,436 mi/yr
Average
8,542 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,070 mi/yr

Mercedes-benz C220 SE CDI Blueefficiency A Mileage Distribution

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

Median
98,456 mi
75th Percentile
127,573 mi
95th Percentile
182,775 mi
Max Recorded
687,401 mi

How Does the Mercedes-benz C220 SE CDI Blueefficiency 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 C220 SE CDI Blueefficiency A THIS CAR 77.8% 753 98,456 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
Audi RS 3 Vorsprung TFSI QUATTRO Sa 92.3% 1,123 20,550 mi — 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 A sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.

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

The Mercedes-benz C220 SE CDI Blueefficiency A has an overall MOT pass rate of 77.8% across 753 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 A owner drives around 7,436 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 A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz C220 SE CDI Blueefficiency A reliable?
Based on 753 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz C220 SE CDI Blueefficiency A has a 77.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz C220 SE CDI Blueefficiency A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz C220 SE CDI Blueefficiency A do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz C220 SE CDI Blueefficiency A does around 7,436 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz C220 SE CDI Blueefficiency A 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 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.