Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2009 Mercedes Benz C220 Bluef Cy Sport 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 2009 Mercedes Benz C220 Bluef Cy Sport 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 2009 Mercedes Benz C220 Bluef Cy Sport 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.

Is the 2009 Mercedes Benz C220 Bluef Cy Sport CDI A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 131 vehicles, the 2009 Mercedes Benz C220 Bluef Cy Sport CDI A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 42.2%, indicating below-average reliability for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2009 Mercedes Benz C220 Bluef Cy Sport 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 Bluef Cy Sport CDI A (2009)

131 real MOT outcomes analysed • 42.2% first-time pass rate

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. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.

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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.

We have limited data for the 2009 Mercedes Benz C220 Bluef Cy Sport CDI A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

42.2%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.01

Over 3.9 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

120k

Middle half: 104k–138k

For context

These stats describe 131 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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Before you buy a 2009 Mercedes Benz C220 Bluef Cy Sport CDI A

Based on MOT data from 131 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.
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 →

Mileage Distribution

Most 2009 Mercedes Benz C220 Bluef Cy Sport 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.

119,756

typical

103,586

low mileage

138,307

high mileage

Half of all 2009 Mercedes Benz C220 Bluef Cy Sport CDI A vehicles fall between 103,586 and 138,307 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 103,586 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.

✓ 103,586–138,307 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2009 Mercedes Benz C220 Bluef Cy Sport CDI As sit.

⚠ Over 186,714 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2009 Mercedes Benz C220 Bluef Cy Sport CDI A — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 46% of 2009 Mercedes Benz C220 Bluef Cy Sport CDI As are still active.

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.
* 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

3.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.01

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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