MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz C 220 cdi
2 vehicles · 20 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Mercedes-benz C 220 cdi vehicles and 20 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz C 220 cdi has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 117,192 miles.
2
Vehicles
20
MOT tests
9,797
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz C 220 cdi problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz C 220 cdi MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension33%
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Brakes31%
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Other20%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Lamps & electrical4%
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Visibility4%
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Body & structure2%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Mercedes-benz C 220 cdi pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 2 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (2)
Most common Mercedes-benz C 220 cdi MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz C 220 cdi MOT tests:
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm+ (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive from (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r & n/s/r corroded before flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower front arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1) (1 times)
- Undertrays and engine covers fitted (1 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz C 220 cdi pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 122,425 |
| 2011 | 1 | 13 | 85% | 111,959 |
Mercedes-benz C 220 cdi reliability FAQ
Across 2 Mercedes-benz C 220 cdi vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz C 220 cdi MOT issues are:
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)); Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm+ (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Mercedes-benz C 220 cdi in our data has covered around
117,192 miles.
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