Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2010 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 2010 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 2010 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 2010 Mercedes Benz C220 Bluef Cy Sport CDI A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 139 vehicles, the 2010 Mercedes Benz C220 Bluef Cy Sport CDI A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 76.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2010 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 (2010)

139 real MOT outcomes analysed • 76.9% first-time pass rate

2010 Mercedes Benz C220 Bluef Cy Sport CDI A

CarHunch analysed 139 real MOT records for the 2010 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 2010 Mercedes-Benz C220 BlueEFFICIENCY Sport CDI has a first-time MOT pass rate of 56.5%, significantly below the UK average of 80%, which signals real reliability concerns for buyers. The good news is that no vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so safety isn't the primary worry here.

With a median mileage of 113,239 miles at 14 years old, these cars are running hard, and they're failing their MOTs at an average of 1.29 defects per test—mostly minor issues rather than catastrophic ones. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the fuel system, emissions control, and suspension components, as these are where ageing diesel engines and Mercedes complexity tend to bite.

We have limited data for the 2010 Mercedes Benz C220 Bluef Cy Sport CDI A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

76.9%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.29

Over 5.1 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

113k

Middle half: 91k–134k

For context

These stats describe 139 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 139 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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2010 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.

113,239

typical

90,922

low mileage

134,349

high mileage

Half of all 2010 Mercedes Benz C220 Bluef Cy Sport CDI A vehicles fall between 90,922 and 134,349 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 90,922 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.

✓ 90,922–134,349 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2010 Mercedes Benz C220 Bluef Cy Sport CDI As sit.

⚠ Over 181,371 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2010 Mercedes Benz C220 Bluef Cy Sport CDI A — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 58% of 2010 Mercedes Benz C220 Bluef Cy Sport CDI As are still active.

47 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 58% of the peak remain.

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

5.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.29

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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