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Mercedes-benz E vs Mercedes-benz Glk220 cdi 4 matic: 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 Glk220 cdi 4 matic
82%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz E (79%) and Mercedes-benz Glk220 cdi 4 matic (82%) 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 Glk220 cdi 4 matic
MOT pass rate 79% 82% ✓
MOT failure rate 21% 18% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 1.6 1.5 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 3% 0% ✓
Average mileage 124,278 mi 266,895 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 429,719 2

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 Glk220 cdi 4 matic

  1. Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
  5. Parking brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
  6. Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz E (79%) and Mercedes-benz Glk220 cdi 4 matic (82%) 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 Glk220 cdi 4 matic 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.