Mercedes Benz C220 Bluef Cy Sport CDI A (2009)
2009 Mercedes Benz C220 Bluef Cy Sport CDI A
CarHunch analysed 131 real MOT records for the 2009 Mercedes Benz C220 Bluef Cy Sport CDI A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2009 C220 BlueTEC is a significant reliability concern: just 42.2% pass first time, well below the UK average of 80%, with a median CarHunch score of 50 that reflects serious structural weaknesses. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so safety isn't the primary worry—instead, it's the frequency and cost of general repairs.
At nearly 120,000 miles median mileage, these cars have done substantial work, yet they're averaging over one failure per vehicle, suggesting age and diesel system complexity are catching up with owners. If you're considering this model, budget for specialist German diesel servicing and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on fuel injectors, glow plugs, and exhaust systems—don't buy on price alone.
What to check before buying a 2009 Mercedes Benz C220 Bluef Cy Sport CDI A
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 2009 Mercedes Benz C220 Bluef Cy Sport CDI A 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 2009 Mercedes Benz C220 Bluef Cy Sport CDI A vehicles fall between 103,586 and 138,307 miles.
2009 Mercedes Benz C220 Bluef Cy Sport CDI A — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 26 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (46% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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