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

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Is the Mercedes C220 Sport CDI A reliable? We analysed 5,454 real MOT tests across 765 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 5,454 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
71.4%
Typical Mileage
131,089mi
Annual Mileage
7,976mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes C220 Sport 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 Sport CDI A.

Mercedes C220 Sport CDI A Number Plates

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

Mercedes C220 Sport CDI A Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Mercedes C220 Sport CDI A fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3
Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1

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

How many miles does a typical Mercedes C220 Sport 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
5,009 mi/yr
Typical
7,976 mi/yr
Average
8,974 mi/yr
Heavy usage
11,122 mi/yr

Mercedes C220 Sport CDI A Mileage Distribution

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

Median
131,089 mi
75th Percentile
157,280 mi
95th Percentile
205,314 mi
Max Recorded
1,905,567 mi

How Does the Mercedes C220 Sport 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 Sport CDI A THIS CAR 71.4% 5,454 131,089 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
Austin A35 81.2% 9,322 46,511 mi 70 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Mercedes C220 Sport CDI A?

The Mercedes C220 Sport CDI A has an overall MOT pass rate of 71.4% across 5,454 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

The most common failure point is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm with 3 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.

A typical Mercedes C220 Sport CDI A owner drives around 7,976 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 Sport CDI A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes C220 Sport CDI A reliable?
Based on 5,454 MOT tests, the Mercedes C220 Sport CDI A has a 71.4% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes C220 Sport CDI A?
The most common failure point is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm.
How many miles does a Mercedes C220 Sport CDI A do per year?
The typical Mercedes C220 Sport CDI A does around 7,976 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes C220 Sport CDI A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes C220 Sport 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.