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

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Is the Mercedes C220 Elegance CDI A reliable? We analysed 1,268 real MOT tests across 187 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,268 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
78.2%
Typical Mileage
119,515mi
Annual Mileage
6,186mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

Mercedes C220 Elegance CDI A Number Plates

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

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

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

Low usage
3,990 mi/yr
Typical
6,186 mi/yr
Average
7,447 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,500 mi/yr

Mercedes C220 Elegance CDI A Mileage Distribution

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

Median
119,515 mi
75th Percentile
149,390 mi
95th Percentile
202,355 mi
Max Recorded
307,349 mi

How Does the Mercedes C220 Elegance CDI 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 Elegance CDI A THIS CAR 78.2% 1,268 119,515 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
Kia Sportage 3 Isg MHEV S-a 90.3% 836 22,620 mi — yrs

Compared to the Mercedes Motorhome (76.7% pass rate) and the Mercedes Unknown (79.2% pass rate), the Mercedes C220 Elegance CDI A sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mercedes C220 Elegance CDI A?

The Mercedes C220 Elegance CDI A has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.2% across 1,268 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Mercedes C220 Elegance CDI A owner drives around 6,186 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 Elegance CDI A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes C220 Elegance CDI A reliable?
Based on 1,268 MOT tests, the Mercedes C220 Elegance CDI A has a 78.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes C220 Elegance CDI A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes C220 Elegance CDI A do per year?
The typical Mercedes C220 Elegance CDI A does around 6,186 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes C220 Elegance CDI A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes C220 Elegance CDI 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.