Mercedes C220 CDI Classic SE A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Mercedes C220 CDI Classic SE A car check
Is the Mercedes C220 CDI Classic SE A reliable? We analysed 1,405 real MOT tests across 346 vehicles to find out.
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The Mercedes C220 CDI Classic SE A is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mercedes C220 CDI Classic SE A.
Mercedes C220 CDI Classic SE A — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Mercedes C220 CDI Classic SE A — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 2148cc
- Power
- 152 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 10.3 sec
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Silver
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 41.5 mpg
- Urban
- 31.0 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 50.4 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £2321
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 180 g/km Band I
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £260
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £143
Mercedes C220 CDI Classic SE A Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mercedes C220 CDI Classic SE A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mercedes C220 CDI Classic SE A Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mercedes C220 CDI Classic SE A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mercedes C220 CDI Classic SE A Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes C220 CDI Classic SE 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 C220 CDI Classic SE A Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes C220 CDI Classic SE A THIS CAR | 69.9% | 1,405 | 143,969 mi | — yrs |
| Mercedes Motorhome | 76.7% | 14,848 | 66,873 mi | 45 yrs |
| Mercedes Unknown | 79.2% | 11,881 | 102,484 mi | 39 yrs |
| Mercedes Camper | 74.6% | 8,342 | 82,260 mi | 47 yrs |
| Mitsubishi Starion | 71.1% | 1,642 | 97,586 mi | 40 yrs |
Compared to the Mercedes Motorhome (76.7% pass rate) and the Mercedes Unknown (79.2% pass rate), the Mercedes C220 CDI Classic SE A trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Mercedes C220 CDI Classic SE A has an overall MOT pass rate of 69.9% across 1,405 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
A typical Mercedes C220 CDI Classic SE A owner drives around 5,694 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.