Mercedes Benz C220 Amg Line Bluetec Auto (2015)
2015 Mercedes Benz C220 Amg Line Bluetec Auto
CarHunch analysed 297 real MOT records for the 2015 Mercedes Benz C220 Amg Line Bluetec Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2015 C220 AMG Line Bluetec is a concerning proposition—only 51.4% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, meaning nearly half fail their MOT. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, but the consistently poor pass rate across all 295 diesel examples suggests systemic issues with this engine platform rather than isolated problems.
With median mileage of 80,583 miles for a nine-year-old car, these are reasonably used examples, yet they're averaging 0.41 failures per vehicle, which is substantially higher than you'd expect at this age. Before buying one, get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on the diesel engine and emissions system—the MOT data points to recurring mechanical or emissions-related faults rather than wear-and-tear surprises.
What to check before buying a 2015 Mercedes Benz C220 Amg Line Bluetec 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 295 | 51.2% | 0.41 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 2 | 75.7% | 1.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2015 Mercedes Benz C220 Amg Line Bluetec 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 2015 Mercedes Benz C220 Amg Line Bluetec Auto vehicles fall between 67,398 and 101,065 miles.
2015 Mercedes Benz C220 Amg Line Bluetec Auto — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 139 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
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