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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mercedes Benz C220d. Check any C220d by registration number below.

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92.6%

Avg Pass Rate

+2.4%

vs Mercedes Benz Avg

4

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Mercedes Benz C220d — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mercedes Benz C220d has an average MOT pass rate of 92.6%, which is 2.4 percentage points above the Mercedes Benz brand average of 90.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the C220d is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Mercedes Benz C220d, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mercedes Benz C220d performs at MOT across different model years.

2016

Based on 73 vehicles

79.5%Good
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Dangerous Defects

8.3%

Retest Rate

10.4%

2016

Based on 65 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Mileage at 10yr

208k mi

2014

Based on 75 vehicles

96.0%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Mileage at 10yr

191k mi

2012

Based on 60 vehicles

95.0%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

3.8%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

5.5%

Front Nearside

5.5%

Rear Nearside

1.4%

Other Mercedes Benz Models

Compare MOT reliability across Mercedes Benz models.

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94.2% pass rate

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83.5% pass rate

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92.7% pass rate

Mercedes Benz V

85.8% pass rate

Mercedes Benz Vito 112

87.8% pass rate

Mercedes Benz Sl 500

100.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Mercedes Benz C220d

Mercedes Benz C220d — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mercedes Benz C220d MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz C220d?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz C220d is 92.6% compared to the Mercedes Benz average of 90.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Mercedes Benz C220d?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Mercedes Benz C220d reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 92.6%, the Mercedes Benz C220d is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Mercedes Benz C220d?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Mercedes Benz C220d?
Typical mileage for the Mercedes Benz C220d: 207,668 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used C220d to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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