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Mercedes C270 CDI Avantgarde SE A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mercedes C270 CDI Avantgarde SE A reliable? We analysed 359 real MOT tests across 131 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 359 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
71.3%
Typical Mileage
145,940mi
Annual Mileage
6,331mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes C270 CDI Avantgarde SE A is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mercedes C270 CDI Avantgarde SE A.

Mercedes C270 CDI Avantgarde SE A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Mercedes C270 CDI Avantgarde SE A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Mercedes C270 CDI Avantgarde SE A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Mercedes C270 CDI Avantgarde SE A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,508 mi/yr
Typical
6,331 mi/yr
Average
7,286 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,256 mi/yr

Mercedes C270 CDI Avantgarde SE A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes C270 CDI Avantgarde SE A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
145,940 mi
75th Percentile
172,480 mi
95th Percentile
264,554 mi
Max Recorded
612,925 mi

How Does the Mercedes C270 CDI Avantgarde SE A Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Mercedes C270 CDI Avantgarde SE A THIS CAR 71.3% 359 145,940 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
Renault Megane Coupe Fidji 16V 78.8% 179 111,210 mi — yrs

Compared to the Mercedes Motorhome (76.7% pass rate) and the Mercedes Unknown (79.2% pass rate), the Mercedes C270 CDI Avantgarde SE A trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mercedes C270 CDI Avantgarde SE A?

The Mercedes C270 CDI Avantgarde SE A has an overall MOT pass rate of 71.3% across 359 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Mercedes C270 CDI Avantgarde SE A owner drives around 6,331 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 C270 CDI Avantgarde SE A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes C270 CDI Avantgarde SE A reliable?
Based on 359 MOT tests, the Mercedes C270 CDI Avantgarde SE A has a 71.3% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes C270 CDI Avantgarde SE A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes C270 CDI Avantgarde SE A do per year?
The typical Mercedes C270 CDI Avantgarde SE A does around 6,331 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes C270 CDI Avantgarde SE A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes C270 CDI Avantgarde SE 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.