Mercedes-benz C220 cdi avantgde se a vs Mercedes-benz E: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mercedes-benz C220 cdi avantgde se a
50%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Mercedes-benz E
79%
MOT pass rate · 429,719 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz C220 cdi avantgde se a (50%) and Mercedes-benz E (79%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mercedes-benz C220 cdi avantgde se a | Mercedes-benz E |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 50% | 79% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 50% | 21% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 7.3 | 1.6 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 3% |
| Average mileage | 168,835 mi | 124,278 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 429,719 |
Most common faults
Mercedes-benz C220 cdi avantgde se a
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded to tank
Mercedes-benz E
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz C220 cdi avantgde se a (50%) and Mercedes-benz E (79%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.