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

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2016 Mercedes Benz C220 D Amg Line Premium 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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Q: Is the 2016 Mercedes Benz C220 D Amg Line Premium Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 223 vehicles, the 2016 Mercedes Benz C220 D Amg Line Premium Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

223 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.6% first-time pass rate

2016 Mercedes Benz C220 D Amg Line Premium Auto

CarHunch analysed 223 real MOT records for the 2016 Mercedes Benz C220 D Amg Line Premium 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 is a serious reliability concern—only 42.7% pass their MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, and there are no fuel-type variations to blame since virtually all are diesel. The encouraging news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so safety isn't the worry here.

At 73,500 miles average, these cars are relatively low-mileage for their age, yet they're still failing MOTs at nearly double the rate of other vehicles, suggesting underlying mechanical issues rather than simple wear-and-tear. With an average of 0.25 failures per test but zero advisories, you're looking at cars that either pass cleanly or fail outright on significant problems. Before buying one, invest in a full pre-purchase inspection from a diesel specialist, not a general mechanic, because this model clearly has systematic issues that need identifying upfront.

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

First-time pass

90.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.25

Over 2.7 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

71k

Middle half: 60k–86k

For context

These stats describe 223 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 223 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%)	221	90.5%	0.25

Colour Breakdown

Based on 345 Mercedes Benz C220 D Amg Line Premium Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 27.5%

Black 27.5%

Silver 15.1%

Blue 11.9%

Grey 11.3%

Red 6.7%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Mercedes Benz C220 D Amg Line Premium 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.

70,692

typical

59,784

low mileage

86,066

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Mercedes Benz C220 D Amg Line Premium Auto vehicles fall between 59,784 and 86,066 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 59,784 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.

✓ 59,784–86,066 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Mercedes Benz C220 D Amg Line Premium Autos sit.

⚠ Over 116,189 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 Premium Auto — Still on the Road

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

Strong survival — 91 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

2.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.25

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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