Is the Mercedes 220 reliable?

The Mercedes 220 has an average MOT pass rate of 81% across 18 years, based on 1,541 tests in 2024. That's 1 points below the national average of 82%. The most reliable year is 2019 with a 94% pass rate.

Which year Mercedes 220 is best?

The 2019 Mercedes 220 has the highest MOT pass rate at 94%, while the 2010 model has the lowest at 57%. There's a 37 percentage point spread between the best and worst years.

Mercedes 220 Running Costs, MOT Pass Rates & Reliability

Mercedes 220

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 18 years from 1,541 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

81%

Total Tests

1,541

Best Year

2019 (94%)

Years Covered

How reliable is the Mercedes 220?

vs national average-1% (82% avg)

vs Mercedes brand average-6% (87% avg)

Best to worst year spread37 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Mercedes 220 by Year

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2019	94%	33	87,512 mi
2018	84%	50	80,006 mi
2017	88%	92	72,900 mi
2016	90%	138	77,377 mi
2015	82%	118	103,110 mi
2014	87%	157	99,695 mi
2013	73%	40	95,797 mi
2012	83%	83	100,493 mi
2011	87%	45	118,451 mi
2010	57%	37	131,918 mi
2009	78%	102	106,363 mi
2008	73%	101	131,469 mi
2007	74%	103	134,588 mi
2006	74%	62	130,027 mi
2005	78%	87	136,001 mi
2003	85%	34	121,459 mi
1995	82%	38	110,378 mi
1993	81%	221	131,768 mi

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About the Mercedes 220

The Mercedes 220 has been tested 1,541 times in 2024 MOT data across 18 model years (1993 to 2019), with an average pass rate of 81%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as petrol and diesel.

Best and Worst Years

The 2019 model is the most reliable with a 94% pass rate from 33 tests. The 2010 model has the lowest at 57%. With a 37 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.

Reliability Trend

Newer MERCEDES 220s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 9 percentage points.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1993) averages 131,768 miles, while the newest (2019) averages 87,512 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Mercedes brand average of 87%, the 220 is 6 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Mercedes models.

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