Mercedes Benz 220 (2007)
2007 Mercedes Benz 220
CarHunch analysed 103 real MOT records for the 2007 Mercedes Benz 220. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Mercedes-Benz 220 falls slightly short of the UK average with a 77% first-time pass rate, and that's before you factor in the concerning finding that 42.7% of these vehicles have recorded dangerous defects at some point—well above what you'd consider acceptable. This is a car that demands careful inspection before purchase, particularly around safety-critical systems.
At 100,198 miles median, these cars are running typical mileage for their age, but they're averaging 3.12 failures and nearly 20 advisories per test, suggesting age-related wear is accumulating steadily. Before buying one, get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on the electrical and suspension systems, which typically drive the high advisory count on this model.
What to check before buying a 2007 Mercedes Benz 220
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 42.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (95%) | 98 | 76.7% | 3.19 |
| Petrol (5%) | 5 | 82.7% | 1.6 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Mercedes Benz 220 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Mercedes Benz 220 vehicles fall between 76,039 and 121,575 miles.
2007 Mercedes Benz 220 — Still on the Road
43 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 58% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Mercedes Benz 220
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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55.9%
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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55.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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53%
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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48.5%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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46.3%
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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45.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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43.7%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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42.6%
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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