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Mercedes-benz C220 cdi classic se a

1 vehicles · 10 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Mercedes-benz C220 cdi classic se a vehicles and 10 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz C220 cdi classic se a has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 145,115 miles.

1
Vehicles
10
MOT tests
1,983
Avg miles / year
2.9
Faults per test
7%
Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz C220 cdi classic se a problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz C220 cdi classic se a MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension69%
  • Lamps & electrical10%
  • Brakes10%
  • Other10%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%

Mercedes-benz C220 cdi classic se a pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
131100%
141100%
15250%
16250%
17250%
181100%
191100%

Fuel types: Diesel (1)

Most common Mercedes-benz C220 cdi classic se a MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz C220 cdi classic se a MOT tests:

  1. Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)) (3 times)
  2. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  3. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  4. Central Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) (1 times)
  5. Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (1 times)
  6. Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (1 times)
  7. Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
  9. Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  10. Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached moves side to side (5.3.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached catching on body (5.3.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  12. Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) (1 times)
  15. Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)

Mercedes-benz C220 cdi classic se a pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2005 1 10 70% 145,115

Mercedes-benz C220 cdi classic se a reliability FAQ

Across 1 Mercedes-benz C220 cdi classic se a vehicles in our MOT data, 70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about 2.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz C220 cdi classic se a MOT issues are: Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Mercedes-benz C220 cdi classic se a in our data has covered around 145,115 miles.

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