Mercedes-benz E vs Mercedes-benz Sl63 amg auto: 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 Sl63 amg auto
95%
MOT pass rate · 40 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz E (79%) and Mercedes-benz Sl63 amg auto (95%) 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 Sl63 amg auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 79% | 95% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 21% | 5% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 | 0.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 124,278 mi | 43,558 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 429,719 | 40 |
Most common faults
Mercedes-benz E
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Mercedes-benz Sl63 amg auto
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs are pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz E (79%) and Mercedes-benz Sl63 amg auto (95%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.