MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz C 220 d
4 vehicles · 28 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Mercedes-benz C 220 d vehicles and 28 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz C 220 d has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 76,147 miles.
4
Vehicles
28
MOT tests
5,893
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
17%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz C 220 d problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz C 220 d MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension50%
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Lamps & electrical28%
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Other22%
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Brakes11%
Mercedes-benz C 220 d pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 4 | 75% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 5 | 60% |
| 6 | 5 | 80% |
| 7 | 4 | 75% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (4)
Most common Mercedes-benz C 220 d MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz C 220 d MOT tests:
- UNDERTRAYS FITTED (4 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords DOWN TO CASING RUBBER INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45R18 BRIDGESTONE POTENZA S001 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40R19 CONTI CONTACT SPORT 5 SSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.47mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz C 220 d pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 9 | 67% | 66,610 |
| 2017 | 1 | 9 | 78% | 75,062 |
| 2016 | 1 | 9 | 89% | 45,189 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 117,729 |
Mercedes-benz C 220 d reliability FAQ
Across 4 Mercedes-benz C 220 d vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz C 220 d MOT issues are:
UNDERTRAYS FITTED; Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).
The typical Mercedes-benz C 220 d in our data has covered around
76,147 miles.
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