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

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Is the Mercedes C220 SE CDI A reliable? We analysed 1,299 real MOT tests across 187 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,299 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
72.2%
Typical Mileage
131,320mi
Annual Mileage
7,234mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes C220 SE CDI 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 SE CDI A.

Mercedes C220 SE CDI A Number Plates

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

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

How many miles does a typical Mercedes C220 SE 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
4,649 mi/yr
Typical
7,234 mi/yr
Average
8,485 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,540 mi/yr

Mercedes C220 SE CDI A Mileage Distribution

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

Median
131,320 mi
75th Percentile
157,986 mi
95th Percentile
193,038 mi
Max Recorded
273,285 mi

How Does the Mercedes C220 SE 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 SE CDI A THIS CAR 72.2% 1,299 131,320 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
Kawasaki ZX10R 86.6% 1,794 14,693 mi 22 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Mercedes C220 SE CDI A?

The Mercedes C220 SE CDI A has an overall MOT pass rate of 72.2% across 1,299 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Mercedes C220 SE CDI A owner drives around 7,234 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 SE CDI A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes C220 SE CDI A reliable?
Based on 1,299 MOT tests, the Mercedes C220 SE CDI A has a 72.2% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes C220 SE CDI A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes C220 SE CDI A do per year?
The typical Mercedes C220 SE CDI A does around 7,234 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes C220 SE CDI A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes C220 SE 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.