Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2014 Mercedes Benz C220 Amg Sport Ed Prem + CDI A?

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 2014 Mercedes Benz C220 Amg Sport Ed Prem + CDI A?

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 2014 Mercedes Benz C220 Amg Sport Ed Prem + CDI A?

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.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2014 Mercedes Benz C220 Amg Sport Ed Prem + CDI A?

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 C220 Amg Sport Ed Prem + CDI A (2014)

Q: Is the 2014 Mercedes Benz C220 Amg Sport Ed Prem + CDI A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 218 vehicles, the 2014 Mercedes Benz C220 Amg Sport Ed Prem + CDI A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 86.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

218 real MOT outcomes analysed • 86.5% first-time pass rate

2014 Mercedes Benz C220 Amg Sport Ed Prem + CDI A

CarHunch analysed 218 real MOT records for the 2014 Mercedes Benz C220 Amg Sport Ed Prem + CDI A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2014 C220 AMG is a significant reliability concern—only 45.6% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, meaning buyers should expect nearly one in two to fail their next MOT. The good news is that dangerous defects are virtually absent from this cohort, so failures are fixable rather than safety-critical.

At 85,000 miles average, these cars have covered reasonable mileage for their age, yet they're still accumulating 0.45 failures per test, suggesting age-related wear is catching up fast. Before buying one, arrange a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension, braking, and emissions systems—the typical culprits in ageing diesel Mercedes—and budget for remedial work.

We have limited data for the 2014 Mercedes Benz C220 Amg Sport Ed Prem + CDI A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

86.5%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.45

Over 3.5 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

81k

Middle half: 69k–97k

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These stats describe 218 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 218 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 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 (99%)	216	86.5%	0.44

Colour Breakdown

Based on 321 Mercedes Benz C220 Amg Sport Ed Prem + CDI A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 39.6%

127

Silver 26.5%

Black 24.3%

Red 9.7%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 Mercedes Benz C220 Amg Sport Ed Prem + CDI A 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.

81,356

typical

68,901

low mileage

97,461

high mileage

Half of all 2014 Mercedes Benz C220 Amg Sport Ed Prem + CDI A vehicles fall between 68,901 and 97,461 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 68,901 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.

✓ 68,901–97,461 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2014 Mercedes Benz C220 Amg Sport Ed Prem + CDI As sit.

⚠ Over 131,572 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2014 Mercedes Benz C220 Amg Sport Ed Prem + CDI A — Still on the Road

Almost all 2014 Mercedes Benz C220 Amg Sport Ed Prem + CDI As are still on the road.

Strong survival — 93 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 2018–2025.
* 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

3.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.45

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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