Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2017 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 2017 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 2017 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 2017 Mercedes Benz C220 D Amg Line Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 155 vehicles, the 2017 Mercedes Benz C220 D Amg Line Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.5%, 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 2017 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 (2017)

155 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.5% first-time pass rate

2017 Mercedes Benz C220 D Amg Line Auto

CarHunch analysed 155 real MOT records for the 2017 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 C220 D AMG Line is a concern: only 52.4% pass on the first attempt, well below the UK average of 80%, and the median CarHunch score of 50 signals persistent reliability issues across the cohort. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this dataset, so safety failures aren't the primary problem.

At around 66,000 miles median, these cars show typical wear for their age, yet they're still accumulating failures rather than running cleanly—averaging 0.17 failures per vehicle is telling when combined with such a poor first-time pass rate. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on emissions systems and common diesel issues, as the pattern suggests systematic rather than random problems.

We have limited data for the 2017 Mercedes Benz C220 D Amg Line Auto — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

93.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.17

Over 2.6 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

66k

Middle half: 53k–86k

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These stats describe 155 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 155 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 2017 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.

66,388

typical

53,051

low mileage

86,342

high mileage

Half of all 2017 Mercedes Benz C220 D Amg Line Auto vehicles fall between 53,051 and 86,342 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 53,051 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.

✓ 53,051–86,342 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2017 Mercedes Benz C220 D Amg Line Autos sit.

⚠ Over 116,561 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2017 Mercedes Benz C220 D Amg Line Auto — Still on the Road

Almost all 2017 Mercedes Benz C220 D Amg Line Autos are still on the road.

Strong survival — 62 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 94% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.17

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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