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Mercedes-benz E vs Mercedes-benz E350d: reliability comparison

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

Mercedes-benz E
79%
MOT pass rate · 429,719 vehicles
Mercedes-benz E350d
83%
MOT pass rate · 5 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz E (79%) and Mercedes-benz E350d (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Mercedes-benz E Mercedes-benz E350d
MOT pass rate 79% 83% ✓
MOT failure rate 21% 17% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.6 1.1 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 3% ✓ 17%
Average mileage 124,278 mi 81,682 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 429,719 5

Most common faults

Mercedes-benz E

  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. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Mercedes-benz E350d

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  5. Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz E (79%) and Mercedes-benz E350d (83%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Mercedes-benz E report Full Mercedes-benz E350d 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.