Mercedes Benz C220 Sport CDI Blueeffi Cy A (2011)
2011 Mercedes Benz C220 Sport CDI Blueeffi Cy A
CarHunch analysed 212 real MOT records for the 2011 Mercedes Benz C220 Sport CDI Blueeffi 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 2011 C220 is a genuine reliability concern: only 53% pass their MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, and owners should expect an average of 1.34 failures per test. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so while repairs are frequent, they're not safety-critical.
At 112,400 miles average, these cars are well-used but not exceptional for their age, meaning higher mileage examples need particularly close inspection. Before buying, get a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on the systems that repeatedly fail—most likely suspension, emissions equipment, and brakes on these older diesels—and budget for repairs as part of ownership costs.
We have limited data for the 2011 Mercedes Benz C220 Sport CDI Blueeffi Cy A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.
These stats describe 212 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 2011 Mercedes Benz C220 Sport CDI Blueeffi Cy A
Based on MOT data from 212 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Diesel (99%) | 209 | 75.6% | 1.32 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 527 Mercedes Benz C220 Sport CDI Blueeffi Cy A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Mercedes Benz C220 Sport CDI Blueeffi 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 2011 Mercedes Benz C220 Sport CDI Blueeffi Cy A vehicles fall between 91,439 and 133,091 miles.
2011 Mercedes Benz C220 Sport CDI Blueeffi Cy A — Still on the Road
Most 2011 Mercedes Benz C220 Sport CDI Blueeffi Cy As are still being driven.
Strong survival — 91 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 83% 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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