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

Based on MOT data from 186 vehicles, the 2016 Mercedes Benz C220 D Sport Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.7%, 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 Sport 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 Sport Auto (2016)

186 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.7% first-time pass rate

2016 Mercedes Benz C220 D Sport Auto

CarHunch analysed 186 real MOT records for the 2016 Mercedes Benz C220 D Sport 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 Sport Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 46.4%—well below the UK average of 80%—which signals real reliability concerns for buyers considering this model. The absence of dangerous defects is reassuring, but the low pass rate means nearly half of these cars are arriving at their MOT with failures that need fixing before they can be legally driven.

At around 70,000 miles, these cars are carrying typical mileage for their age, yet they're still accumulating failures at a notable rate. With an average of 0.22 failures per vehicle and essentially no advisory issues recorded, the problem here isn't wear-and-tear catching up gradually—it's that specific defects are hitting these diesels hard, and you should budget for repairs before purchase or have a pre-buy inspection by a diesel specialist.

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

First-time pass

92.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.22

Over 2.7 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

69k

Middle half: 56k–80k

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These stats describe 186 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 186 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 2016 Mercedes Benz C220 D Sport 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.

69,086

typical

55,898

low mileage

80,338

high mileage

Half of all 2016 Mercedes Benz C220 D Sport Auto vehicles fall between 55,898 and 80,338 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 55,898 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.

✓ 55,898–80,338 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2016 Mercedes Benz C220 D Sport Autos sit.

⚠ Over 108,456 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 Sport Auto — Still on the Road

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

Strong survival — 72 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% 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

0.22

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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