Mercedes Benz C220 SE Executive Bluetec Auto (2015)
2015 Mercedes Benz C220 SE Executive Bluetec Auto
CarHunch analysed 165 real MOT records for the 2015 Mercedes Benz C220 SE Executive Bluetec Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2015 C220 diesel has a serious reliability problem: only 41% pass the MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, which is a red flag for any prospective buyer. The good news is that dangerous defects are virtually non-existent in this cohort, so safety isn't the core concern—rather, you're looking at recurring mechanical issues that need addressing.
At 76,000 miles median, these cars are running at typical mileage for their age, yet they're still racking up failures (0.19 per vehicle on average), suggesting wear beyond normal expectations for a nine-year-old executive saloon. Before buying, insist on a pre-purchase inspection by a Mercedes specialist to identify what's failing repeatedly—likely suspension, emissions equipment, or brake components on a diesel of this type.
What to check before buying a 2015 Mercedes Benz C220 SE Executive Bluetec Auto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2015 Mercedes Benz C220 SE Executive Bluetec Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2015 Mercedes Benz C220 SE Executive Bluetec Auto vehicles fall between 62,594 and 89,528 miles.
2015 Mercedes Benz C220 SE Executive Bluetec Auto — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 55 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 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
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