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Mercedes-benz A-class vs Mercedes-benz C220 executive se cdi: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Mercedes-benz A-class
78%
MOT pass rate · 362,612 vehicles
Mercedes-benz C220 executive se cdi
79%
MOT pass rate · 43 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz A-class (78%) and Mercedes-benz C220 executive se cdi (79%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Mercedes-benz A-class Mercedes-benz C220 executive se cdi
MOT pass rate 78% 79% ✓
MOT failure rate 22% 21% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.6 0.0 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 3% 0% ✓
Average mileage 86,210 mi 123,612 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 362,612 43

Most common faults

Mercedes-benz A-class

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  5. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Mercedes-benz C220 executive se cdi

  1. Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  2. Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  3. Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
  4. Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  5. Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz A-class (78%) and Mercedes-benz C220 executive se cdi (79%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Mercedes-benz A-class report Full Mercedes-benz C220 executive se cdi report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.