Mercedes Benz C 220 SE D Auto (2019)
2019 Mercedes Benz C 220 SE D Auto
CarHunch analysed 177 real MOT records for the 2019 Mercedes Benz C 220 SE D Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2019 Mercedes-Benz C 220 SE D has a serious reliability problem: only 23% pass their MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%. No vehicles in this cohort have recorded dangerous defects, which is a relief, but the shockingly low pass rate suggests systemic issues that buyers need to investigate before purchase.
At 51,179 miles median, these cars are moderately worn for their age, yet they're racking up failures at an alarming rate—averaging 0.05 failures per vehicle during testing. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection from a Mercedes specialist who can scope the specific failure patterns affecting this model; the 40 median CarHunch score confirms this isn't a safe bet for used buyers without professional vetting.
What to check before buying a 2019 Mercedes Benz C 220 SE D Auto
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.
- 📄 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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Mileage Distribution
Most 2019 Mercedes Benz C 220 SE D Auto 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 2019 Mercedes Benz C 220 SE D Auto vehicles fall between 38,994 and 66,884 miles.
2019 Mercedes Benz C 220 SE D Auto — Still on the Road
19 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 56% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.
MOT History Averages
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