Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Mercedes Benz C 200 Sport MHEV Auto?

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 2022 Mercedes Benz C 200 Sport MHEV Auto?

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 2022 Mercedes Benz C 200 Sport MHEV Auto?

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.

Is the 2022 Mercedes Benz C 200 Sport MHEV Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 370 vehicles, the 2022 Mercedes Benz C 200 Sport MHEV Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 96.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Mercedes Benz C 200 Sport MHEV Auto?

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 C 200 Sport MHEV Auto (2022)

370 real MOT outcomes analysed • 96.4% first-time pass rate

2022 Mercedes Benz C 200 Sport MHEV Auto

CarHunch analysed 370 real MOT records for the 2022 Mercedes Benz C 200 Sport MHEV Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 370 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz C 200 Sport MHEV delivers solid reliability, with a 91% first-time MOT pass rate that sits 11 percentage points above the UK average—a genuine strong showing. Only 3.2% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and puts buyers at ease on safety grounds.

These cars are still relatively young with a median mileage of 19,535, so you're seeing early-lifecycle results; most failures are minor, averaging just 0.07 per vehicle, though advisories are more common at 0.7 per car. When shopping, prioritise a full service history and have any hybrid system components checked independently, since the small advisory count suggests maintenance is catching minor issues before they become failures.

The 2022 Mercedes Benz C 200 Sport MHEV Auto passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (96.4% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

96.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.07

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

20k

Middle half: 14k–29k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 96.4% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 370 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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Based on MOT data from 370 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.2% 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (99%)	366	96.5%	0.07

Colour Breakdown

Based on 393 Mercedes Benz C 200 Sport MHEV Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 70.5%

277

Black 21.6%

Silver 3.1%

Blue 3.1%

White 1.8%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Mercedes Benz C 200 Sport MHEV Auto 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.

19,535

typical

13,744

low mileage

29,355

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Mercedes Benz C 200 Sport MHEV Auto vehicles fall between 13,744 and 29,355 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 13,744 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.

✓ 13,744–29,355 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Mercedes Benz C 200 Sport MHEV Autos sit.

⚠ Over 39,629 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.07

Avg failures per vehicle

0.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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