Mercedes C220 SE CDI A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Mercedes C220 SE CDI A car check
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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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.
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.
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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Check a specific Mercedes C220 SE CDI AShould 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.