Mercedes C220 Sport CDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Mercedes C220 Sport CDI car check
Is the Mercedes C220 Sport CDI reliable? We analysed 887 real MOT tests across 135 vehicles to find out.
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The Mercedes C220 Sport CDI is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mercedes C220 Sport CDI.
Mercedes C220 Sport CDI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mercedes C220 Sport CDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mercedes C220 Sport CDI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mercedes C220 Sport CDI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mercedes C220 Sport CDI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes C220 Sport CDI 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 Sport CDI Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes C220 Sport CDI THIS CAR | 68.4% | 887 | 143,182 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 |
| Vauxhall Meriva Life | 83.6% | 1,204 | 63,036 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Mercedes Motorhome (76.7% pass rate) and the Mercedes Unknown (79.2% pass rate), the Mercedes C220 Sport CDI trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Mercedes C220 Sport CDIShould you buy a used Mercedes C220 Sport CDI?
The Mercedes C220 Sport CDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 68.4% across 887 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
A typical Mercedes C220 Sport CDI owner drives around 7,754 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.