Mercedes Benz C220 Executiv SE CDI Blue Cy A (2013)
2013 Mercedes Benz C220 Executiv SE CDI Blue Cy A
CarHunch analysed 104 real MOT records for the 2013 Mercedes Benz C220 Executiv SE CDI Blue Cy A.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2013 C220 CDI is a poor performer in the MOT arena, with a first-time pass rate of just 56.1% against the UK average of 80%—nearly one in two of these cars fail their test on the first attempt. The good news is that no dangerous defects have been recorded across the 104 vehicles sampled, so safety-critical issues aren't a systemic problem.
At around 92,000 miles median, these cars are showing typical wear for their age, yet they're averaging 0.76 failures per vehicle, indicating recurring problems that go beyond normal maintenance. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on common failure areas for this model—likely emissions, suspension, or braking components—as the data suggests you'll need to budget for repairs beyond routine servicing.
We have limited data for the 2013 Mercedes Benz C220 Executiv SE CDI Blue Cy A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.
These stats describe 104 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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Before you buy a 2013 Mercedes Benz C220 Executiv SE CDI Blue Cy A
Based on MOT data from 104 vehicles — here's what to check.
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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.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 Mercedes Benz C220 Executiv SE CDI Blue Cy A 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.
Half of all 2013 Mercedes Benz C220 Executiv SE CDI Blue Cy A vehicles fall between 76,867 and 114,680 miles.
2013 Mercedes Benz C220 Executiv SE CDI Blue Cy A — Still on the Road
Almost all 2013 Mercedes Benz C220 Executiv SE CDI Blue Cy As are still on the road.
Strong survival — 49 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 92% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
* 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.
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