Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2007 Mercedes Benz 220?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2007 Mercedes Benz 220?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2007 Mercedes Benz 220?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2007 Mercedes Benz 220 vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

43% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2007 Mercedes Benz 220 reliable?

Based on MOT data from 103 vehicles, the 2007 Mercedes Benz 220 has a first-time MOT pass rate of 77.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2007 Mercedes Benz 220?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2007 Mercedes Benz 220 are: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (55.9% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (55.6% of vehicles), Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (53% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2007 Mercedes Benz 220?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Mercedes Benz 220 (2007)

103 real MOT outcomes analysed • 77.8% first-time pass rate

2007 Mercedes Benz 220

CarHunch analysed 103 real MOT records for the 2007 Mercedes Benz 220. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.

We have limited data for the 2007 Mercedes Benz 220 — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

77.8%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

42.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

3.12

Over 13.9 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

100k

Middle half: 76k–122k

For context

These stats describe 103 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 103 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 55.9%

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components · Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre wear 55.6%

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 53%

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material · Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material · Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 24.8%

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play · Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007.

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Based on MOT data from 103 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 42.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (95%)	98	77.5%	3.19

Mileage Distribution

Most 2007 Mercedes Benz 220 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

100,198

typical

76,039

low mileage

121,575

high mileage

Half of all 2007 Mercedes Benz 220 vehicles fall between 76,039 and 121,575 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 76,039 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 76,039–121,575 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2007 Mercedes Benz 220s sit.

⚠ Over 164,126 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2007 Mercedes Benz 220 — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 58% of 2007 Mercedes Benz 220s are still active.

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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

13.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

3.12

Avg failures per vehicle

19.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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