Mercedes Benz C 220 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mercedes Benz C 220. Check any C 220 by registration number below.

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94.3%

Avg Pass Rate

+4.1%

vs Mercedes Benz Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Mercedes Benz C 220 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mercedes Benz C 220 has an average MOT pass rate of 94.3%, which is 4.1 percentage points above the Mercedes Benz brand average of 90.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the C 220 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Typical mileage for the C 220 is around 85,943 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used C 220, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Mercedes Benz C 220, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mercedes Benz C 220 performs at MOT across different model years.

2019

Based on 59 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

160k mi

2018

Based on 60 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

154k mi

2017

Based on 64 vehicles

95.3%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

2016

Based on 80 vehicles

96.3%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

254k mi

2015

Based on 212 vehicles

99.5%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

213k mi

2014

Based on 315 vehicles

96.8%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

69k mi

Mileage at 5yr

86k mi

Mileage at 10yr

204k mi

2013

Based on 68 vehicles

98.5%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2012

Based on 119 vehicles

98.3%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

54k mi

Mileage at 5yr

120k mi

2011

Based on 196 vehicles

96.4%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

62k mi

Mileage at 5yr

119k mi

2010

Based on 150 vehicles

95.3%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

162k mi

2009

Based on 431 vehicles

94.9%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

99k mi

Mileage at 5yr

142k mi

Mileage at 10yr

185k mi

2008

Based on 799 vehicles

96.2%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

71k mi

Mileage at 5yr

125k mi

Mileage at 10yr

212k mi

2007

Based on 1,194 vehicles

96.5%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

77k mi

Mileage at 5yr

105k mi

Mileage at 10yr

196k mi

2006

Based on 587 vehicles

95.2%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

85k mi

Mileage at 5yr

148k mi

Mileage at 10yr

201k mi

2005

Based on 938 vehicles

92.6%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

124k mi

Mileage at 10yr

200k mi

2004

Based on 1,151 vehicles

91.7%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

112k mi

Mileage at 10yr

198k mi

2003

Based on 1,071 vehicles

91.4%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

202k mi

2002

Based on 1,482 vehicles

92.4%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

212k mi

2001

Based on 1,396 vehicles

89.8%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

188k mi

2000

Based on 649 vehicles

90.0%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

208k mi

1999

Based on 548 vehicles

92.7%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

185k mi

1998

Based on 586 vehicles

90.4%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

225k mi

1997

Based on 445 vehicles

90.6%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

1996

Based on 339 vehicles

90.6%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

1995

Based on 260 vehicles

89.2%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

1994

Based on 254 vehicles

92.1%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

1993

Based on 139 vehicles

92.1%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Typical Mileage — Mercedes Benz C 220

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2014 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used C 220.

At 3 Years

68,664

miles

At 5 Years

85,943

miles

At 10 Years

203,557

miles

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Mercedes Benz C 220 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mercedes Benz C 220 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz C 220?

The average MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz C 220 is 94.3% compared to the Mercedes Benz average of 90.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Mercedes Benz C 220?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Mercedes Benz C 220 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 94.3%, the Mercedes Benz C 220 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Mercedes Benz C 220?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Mercedes Benz C 220?

Typical mileage for the Mercedes Benz C 220: 160,230 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used C 220 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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