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Mercedes-benz C vs Mercedes-benz E 220 amg line ed prem d 4m a: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Mercedes-benz C
78%
MOT pass rate · 675,043 vehicles
Mercedes-benz E 220 amg line ed prem d 4m a
88%
MOT pass rate · 6 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz C (78%) and Mercedes-benz E 220 amg line ed prem d 4m a (88%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Mercedes-benz C Mercedes-benz E 220 amg line ed prem d 4m a
MOT pass rate 78% 88% ✓
MOT failure rate 22% 12% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.7 0.5 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 3% ✓ 15%
Average mileage 112,156 mi 57,301 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 675,043 6

Most common faults

Mercedes-benz C

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  6. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Mercedes-benz E 220 amg line ed prem d 4m a

  1. Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  4. Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz C (78%) and Mercedes-benz E 220 amg line ed prem d 4m a (88%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Mercedes-benz C report Full Mercedes-benz E 220 amg line ed prem d 4m a report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.