MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz C220 d
10 vehicles · 73 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate
Based on 10 Mercedes-benz C220 d vehicles and 73 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz C220 d has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 98,850 miles.
10
Vehicles
73
MOT tests
11,476
Avg miles / year
1.4
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz C220 d problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz C220 d MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension41%
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Other23%
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Brakes18%
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Visibility8%
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Emissions & nuisance7%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Body & structure3%
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Seatbelts & equipment1%
Mercedes-benz C220 d pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 100% |
| 2 | 2 | 100% |
| 3 | 8 | 100% |
| 4 | 7 | 100% |
| 5 | 9 | 89% |
| 6 | 8 | 88% |
| 7 | 11 | 64% |
| 8 | 10 | 60% |
| 9 | 10 | 70% |
| 10 | 2 | 50% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (10)
Most common Mercedes-benz C220 d MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz C220 d MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (3 times)
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible part (6.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
Mercedes-benz C220 d pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 94,565 |
| 2017 | 2 | 14 | 100% | 62,953 |
| 2016 | 5 | 33 | 73% | 98,431 |
| 2013 | 1 | 18 | 78% | 141,127 |
Mercedes-benz C220 d reliability FAQ
Across 10 Mercedes-benz C220 d vehicles in our MOT data,
79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about
1.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz C220 d MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)).
The typical Mercedes-benz C220 d in our data has covered around
98,850 miles.
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