Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2016 Mercedes Benz C220 D SE Executive 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 SE Executive 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 SE Executive 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 SE Executive Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 207 vehicles, the 2016 Mercedes Benz C220 D SE Executive Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 89.8%, 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 SE Executive 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 SE Executive Auto (2016)

207 real MOT outcomes analysed • 89.8% first-time pass rate

2016 Mercedes Benz C220 D SE Executive Auto

CarHunch analysed 207 real MOT records for the 2016 Mercedes Benz C220 D SE Executive 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 is a serious concern. With a first-time pass rate of just 25.2%—less than a third of the UK average of 80%—these cars are failing their MOTs at an alarming rate, and none have recorded dangerous defects, meaning the failures are across routine wear items and compliance issues rather than safety-critical problems.

At 80,643 miles median mileage for a 2016, these are fairly high-mileage examples, but the real problem is the pattern of repeated failures: each car averages 0.14 failures per test, suggesting systematic weak points rather than isolated bad luck. Before viewing one, obtain its full MOT history to understand exactly where it's failing, and budget for imminent remedial work—this is not a low-cost ownership proposition.

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

First-time pass

89.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.14

Over 1.9 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

81k

Middle half: 62k–99k

For context

These stats describe 207 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 207 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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Colour Breakdown

Based on 250 Mercedes Benz C220 D SE Executive Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 31.6%

Silver 28%

Black 22.4%

Blue 10.4%

White 7.6%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2016 Mercedes Benz C220 D SE Executive 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.

80,643

typical

62,487

low mileage

99,360

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Mercedes Benz C220 D SE Executive Auto vehicles fall between 62,487 and 99,360 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 62,487 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.

✓ 62,487–99,360 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Mercedes Benz C220 D SE Executive Autos sit.

⚠ Over 134,136 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 SE Executive Auto — Still on the Road

Almost all 2016 Mercedes Benz C220 D SE Executive Autos are still on the road.

Strong survival — 48 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

1.9

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.14

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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