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Mercedes C320 Sport CDI A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mercedes C320 Sport CDI A reliable? We analysed 790 real MOT tests across 119 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 790 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
69.2%
Typical Mileage
126,350mi
Annual Mileage
6,077mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes C320 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 C320 Sport CDI A.

Mercedes C320 Sport CDI A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Mercedes C320 Sport CDI A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Mercedes C320 Sport CDI A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Mercedes C320 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
4,014 mi/yr
Typical
6,077 mi/yr
Average
6,933 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,199 mi/yr

Mercedes C320 Sport CDI A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes C320 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
126,350 mi
75th Percentile
152,985 mi
95th Percentile
183,374 mi
Max Recorded
1,149,382 mi

How Does the Mercedes C320 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 C320 Sport CDI A THIS CAR 69.2% 790 126,350 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
Citroen C4 Gr Picasso Flair Bluehdi Ss 90.8% 337 61,334 mi — yrs

Compared to the Mercedes Motorhome (76.7% pass rate) and the Mercedes Unknown (79.2% pass rate), the Mercedes C320 Sport CDI A trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mercedes C320 Sport CDI A?

The Mercedes C320 Sport CDI A has an overall MOT pass rate of 69.2% across 790 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Mercedes C320 Sport CDI A owner drives around 6,077 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 C320 Sport CDI A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes C320 Sport CDI A reliable?
Based on 790 MOT tests, the Mercedes C320 Sport CDI A has a 69.2% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes C320 Sport CDI A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes C320 Sport CDI A do per year?
The typical Mercedes C320 Sport CDI A does around 6,077 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes C320 Sport CDI A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes C320 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.