Mercedes-benz C220 AMG Sport ED Prem + CDI A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Mercedes-benz C220 AMG Sport ED Prem + CDI A reliable? We analysed 750 real MOT tests across 128 vehicles to find out.
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The Mercedes-benz C220 AMG Sport ED Prem + CDI A is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mercedes-benz C220 AMG Sport ED Prem + CDI A.
Mercedes-benz C220 AMG Sport ED Prem + CDI A — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Mercedes-benz C220 AMG Sport ED Prem + CDI A — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 2143cc
- Power
- 170 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 8.1 sec
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Black
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 56.5 mpg
- Urban
- 45.6 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 65.7 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £1578
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 131 g/km Band E
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £145
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £79.75
- Insurance group
- 33 of 50
Mercedes-benz C220 AMG Sport ED Prem + CDI A Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz C220 AMG Sport ED Prem + CDI A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mercedes-benz C220 AMG Sport ED Prem + CDI A Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Mercedes-benz C220 AMG Sport ED Prem + CDI A fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Mercedes-benz C220 AMG Sport ED Prem + CDI A Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz C220 AMG Sport ED Prem + CDI A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mercedes-benz C220 AMG Sport ED Prem + CDI A Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz C220 AMG Sport ED Prem + CDI A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Mercedes-benz C220 AMG Sport ED Prem + CDI A Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-benz C220 AMG Sport ED Prem + CDI A THIS CAR | 87.6% | 750 | 76,013 mi | — yrs |
| Mercedes-benz C | 77.6% | 8,031,355 | 77,082 mi | 32 yrs |
| Mercedes-benz E | 79.4% | 4,722,746 | 83,960 mi | 33 yrs |
| Mercedes-benz A-class | 77.6% | 4,204,702 | 57,023 mi | 28 yrs |
| Keeway Rks 125 Sport | 74.5% | 388 | 9,396 mi | 10 yrs |
Compared to the Mercedes-benz C (77.6% pass rate) and the Mercedes-benz E (79.4% pass rate), the Mercedes-benz C220 AMG Sport ED Prem + CDI A outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Mercedes-benz C220 AMG Sport ED Prem + CDI AShould you buy a used Mercedes-benz C220 AMG Sport ED Prem + CDI A?
The Mercedes-benz C220 AMG Sport ED Prem + CDI A has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.6% across 750 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn through to cords 225/40x18 with 2 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
A typical Mercedes-benz C220 AMG Sport ED Prem + CDI A owner drives around 7,681 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.