Mercedes Benz Cla 220 Amg Sport D Auto (2016)
2016 Mercedes Benz Cla 220 Amg Sport D Auto
CarHunch analysed 142 real MOT records for the 2016 Mercedes Benz Cla 220 Amg Sport D Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLA 220 AMG Sport D has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 63.9%, significantly below the UK average of 80%, which signals reliability concerns for buyers considering this model. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so the failures tend to be manageable rather than safety-critical.
At a median mileage of 68,177 miles for an eight-year-old car, these diesels have been driven moderately but still rack up 0.37 failures per vehicle on average—nearly double the failure rate you'd expect from a typical UK car. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the common failure points for this generation, as the MOT track record suggests routine wear items or emissions-related issues are catching out nearly four in ten vehicles at test time.
What to check before buying a 2016 Mercedes Benz Cla 220 Amg Sport D 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 140 | 63.4% | 0.38 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Mercedes Benz Cla 220 Amg Sport D 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 2016 Mercedes Benz Cla 220 Amg Sport D Auto vehicles fall between 57,159 and 81,641 miles.
2016 Mercedes Benz Cla 220 Amg Sport D Auto — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 81 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.
MOT History Averages
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