MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz C 220
17 vehicles · 152 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 17 Mercedes-benz C 220 vehicles and 152 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz C 220 has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 117,031 miles.
17
Vehicles
152
MOT tests
8,075
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz C 220 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz C 220 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension38%
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Other28%
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Brakes27%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Visibility4%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Body & structure1%
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Identification & plates0%
Mercedes-benz C 220 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 18 | 83% |
| 4 | 19 | 79% |
| 5 | 20 | 70% |
| 6 | 15 | 93% |
| 7 | 15 | 93% |
| 8 | 13 | 85% |
| 9 | 11 | 82% |
| 10 | 7 | 86% |
| 11 | 11 | 64% |
| 12 | 8 | 62% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 5 | 60% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (17)
Most common Mercedes-benz C 220 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz C 220 MOT tests:
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (9 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (7 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (7 times)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (7 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Front Subframe corroded (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) (3 times)
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) (3 times)
Mercedes-benz C 220 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 | 19 | 95% | 63,163 |
| 2017 | 1 | 9 | 89% | — |
| 2016 | 2 | 18 | 78% | 77,120 |
| 2015 | 2 | 23 | 83% | 98,195 |
| 2014 | 1 | 12 | 83% | 69,226 |
| 2013 | 2 | 29 | 66% | 160,417 |
| 2010 | 1 | 16 | 88% | 80,098 |
| 2008 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 135,011 |
| 2007 | 1 | 20 | 80% | 126,847 |
| 2006 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 229,744 |
| 2005 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 307,455 |
Mercedes-benz C 220 reliability FAQ
Across 17 Mercedes-benz C 220 vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz C 220 MOT issues are:
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)).
The typical Mercedes-benz C 220 in our data has covered around
117,031 miles.
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