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Mercedes-benz C vs Mercedes-benz V220 sport bluets auto: 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 V220 sport bluets auto
71%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz C (78%) and Mercedes-benz V220 sport bluets auto (71%) 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 V220 sport bluets auto
MOT pass rate 78% ✓ 71%
MOT failure rate 22% ✓ 29%
Faults & advisories per test 1.7 1.3 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 3% ✓ 11%
Average mileage 112,156 mi 161,194 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 675,043 1

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 V220 sport bluets auto

  1. Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz C (78%) and Mercedes-benz V220 sport bluets auto (71%) 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 V220 sport bluets auto 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.