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Mercedes-benz C220 Sport Bluetec Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mercedes-benz C220 Sport Bluetec Auto reliable? We analysed 1,224 real MOT tests across 248 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,224 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
89.5%
Typical Mileage
78,362mi
Annual Mileage
8,768mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes-benz C220 Sport Bluetec Auto 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 Sport Bluetec Auto.

Mercedes-benz C220 Sport Bluetec Auto Number Plates

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

Mercedes-benz C220 Sport Bluetec Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
5,962 mi/yr
Typical
8,768 mi/yr
Average
9,691 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,400 mi/yr

Mercedes-benz C220 Sport Bluetec Auto Mileage Distribution

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

Median
78,362 mi
75th Percentile
104,827 mi
95th Percentile
147,721 mi
Max Recorded
226,161 mi

How Does the Mercedes-benz C220 Sport Bluetec Auto 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 Sport Bluetec Auto THIS CAR 89.5% 1,224 78,362 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
Volvo XC40 Ultimate B4 MHEV Auto 93.9% 1,964 23,742 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 Sport Bluetec Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mercedes-benz C220 Sport Bluetec Auto?

The Mercedes-benz C220 Sport Bluetec Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.5% across 1,224 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Mercedes-benz C220 Sport Bluetec Auto owner drives around 8,768 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 Sport Bluetec Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz C220 Sport Bluetec Auto reliable?
Based on 1,224 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz C220 Sport Bluetec Auto has a 89.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz C220 Sport Bluetec Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz C220 Sport Bluetec Auto do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz C220 Sport Bluetec Auto does around 8,768 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz C220 Sport Bluetec Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes-benz C220 Sport Bluetec Auto?
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.