Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Mercedes Benz C220 D Amg Line Auto?

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 2016 Mercedes Benz C220 D Amg Line Auto?

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 2016 Mercedes Benz C220 D Amg Line Auto?

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 2016 Mercedes Benz C220 D Amg Line Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 208 vehicles, the 2016 Mercedes Benz C220 D Amg Line Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.7%, 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 2016 Mercedes Benz C220 D Amg Line Auto?

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 D Amg Line Auto (2016)

208 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.7% first-time pass rate

2016 Mercedes Benz C220 D Amg Line Auto

CarHunch analysed 208 real MOT records for the 2016 Mercedes Benz C220 D Amg Line Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2016 C220 D has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 55.1%, well below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these cars face meaningful reliability challenges by eight years old. The good news is no dangerous defects have been recorded in this cohort, so while they fail MOT, they're not failing on safety-critical items.

At a median mileage of 73,585 miles, these cars are running lower than typical for their age, yet still averaging 0.33 failures per vehicle — indicating the problems aren't simply wear-and-tear related. If you're considering one, budget for professional pre-purchase inspection to identify what's causing the high failure rate, and factor in likely remedial work before it passes its next test.

We have limited data for the 2016 Mercedes Benz C220 D Amg Line Auto — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

89.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.33

Over 3 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

74k

Middle half: 59k–91k

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These stats describe 208 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 208 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%)	206	89.8%	0.32

Colour Breakdown

Based on 443 Mercedes Benz C220 D Amg Line Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 33.6%

149

White 19.9%

Grey 18.5%

Silver 17.6%

Blue 8.8%

Red 1.6%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Mercedes Benz C220 D Amg Line Auto 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.

73,585

typical

59,218

low mileage

91,129

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Mercedes Benz C220 D Amg Line Auto vehicles fall between 59,218 and 91,129 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 59,218 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.

✓ 59,218–91,129 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Mercedes Benz C220 D Amg Line Autos sit.

⚠ Over 123,024 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2016 Mercedes Benz C220 D Amg Line Auto — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 Mercedes Benz C220 D Amg Line Autos are still on the road.

Strong survival — 99 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 2020–2025.
* 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

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.33

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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