CarVerify

Mercedes C220 CDI Classic SE A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

Free Mercedes C220 CDI Classic SE A car check

Is the Mercedes C220 CDI Classic SE A reliable? We analysed 1,405 real MOT tests across 346 vehicles to find out.

Got a specific Mercedes C220 CDI Classic SE A? Enter the reg for a free check:

Free basic check Reports from £4.99 Results in seconds
Data last updated: · Based on 1,405 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
69.9%
Typical Mileage
143,969mi
Annual Mileage
5,694mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

Mercedes C220 CDI Classic SE A Number Plates

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

Mercedes C220 CDI Classic SE A Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
3,377 mi/yr
Typical
5,694 mi/yr
Average
7,254 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,119 mi/yr

Mercedes C220 CDI Classic SE A Mileage Distribution

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

Median
143,969 mi
75th Percentile
173,866 mi
95th Percentile
222,683 mi
Max Recorded
2,572,189 mi

How Does the Mercedes C220 CDI Classic SE A Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Mercedes C220 CDI Classic SE A THIS CAR 69.9% 1,405 143,969 mi — yrs
Mercedes Motorhome 76.7% 14,848 66,873 mi 45 yrs
Mercedes Unknown 79.2% 11,881 102,484 mi 39 yrs
Mercedes Camper 74.6% 8,342 82,260 mi 47 yrs
Beta Alp 4T-200 84% 1,371 4,018 mi 26 yrs

Compared to the Mercedes Motorhome (76.7% pass rate) and the Mercedes Unknown (79.2% pass rate), the Mercedes C220 CDI Classic SE A trails behind on MOT reliability.

Found a Mercedes C220 CDI Classic SE A you like?

Run a full vehicle history check on the specific car. See finance, stolen, write-off, mileage and MOT data for that exact vehicle.

Check a specific Mercedes C220 CDI Classic SE A

Should you buy a used Mercedes C220 CDI Classic SE A?

The Mercedes C220 CDI Classic SE A has an overall MOT pass rate of 69.9% across 1,405 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Mercedes C220 CDI Classic SE A owner drives around 5,694 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 C220 CDI Classic SE A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes C220 CDI Classic SE A reliable?
Based on 1,405 MOT tests, the Mercedes C220 CDI Classic SE A has a 69.9% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes C220 CDI Classic SE A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes C220 CDI Classic SE A do per year?
The typical Mercedes C220 CDI Classic SE A does around 5,694 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes C220 CDI Classic SE A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes C220 CDI Classic SE 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.