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

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Is the Mercedes C220 CDI Elegance SE A reliable? We analysed 911 real MOT tests across 248 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 911 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
72.4%
Typical Mileage
142,703mi
Annual Mileage
5,929mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes C220 CDI Elegance 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 Elegance SE A.

Mercedes C220 CDI Elegance SE A Number Plates

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

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

How many miles does a typical Mercedes C220 CDI Elegance 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
3,075 mi/yr
Typical
5,929 mi/yr
Average
6,662 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,139 mi/yr

Mercedes C220 CDI Elegance SE A Mileage Distribution

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

Median
142,703 mi
75th Percentile
178,679 mi
95th Percentile
223,486 mi
Max Recorded
2,218,650 mi

How Does the Mercedes C220 CDI Elegance 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 Elegance SE A THIS CAR 72.4% 911 142,703 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
Saab 9-3 S 70.9% 1,366 106,048 mi 28 yrs

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

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

The Mercedes C220 CDI Elegance SE A has an overall MOT pass rate of 72.4% across 911 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Mercedes C220 CDI Elegance SE A owner drives around 5,929 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 Elegance SE A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes C220 CDI Elegance SE A reliable?
Based on 911 MOT tests, the Mercedes C220 CDI Elegance SE A has a 72.4% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes C220 CDI Elegance SE A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes C220 CDI Elegance SE A do per year?
The typical Mercedes C220 CDI Elegance SE A does around 5,929 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes C220 CDI Elegance SE A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes C220 CDI Elegance 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.