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Mercedes-benz C vs Mercedes-benz E 220 d: reliability comparison

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

Mercedes-benz C
78%
MOT pass rate · 675,043 vehicles
Mercedes-benz E 220 d
92%
MOT pass rate · 10 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz C (78%) and Mercedes-benz E 220 d (92%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Mercedes-benz C Mercedes-benz E 220 d
MOT pass rate 78% 92% ✓
MOT failure rate 22% 8% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.7 0.8 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 3% ✓ 8%
Average mileage 112,156 mi 118,714 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 675,043 10

Most common faults

Mercedes-benz C

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

Mercedes-benz E 220 d

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. underbody trays fitted
  3. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz C (78%) and Mercedes-benz E 220 d (92%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Mercedes-benz C report Full Mercedes-benz E 220 d 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.