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MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz E 220 d

10 vehicles · 66 completed MOT tests analysed
92%
MOT pass rate

Based on 10 Mercedes-benz E 220 d vehicles and 66 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz E 220 d has an overall 92% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 118,714 miles.

10
Vehicles
66
MOT tests
18,211
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
8%
Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz E 220 d problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz E 220 d MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension44%
  • Brakes24%
  • Other10%
  • Lamps & electrical10%
  • Body & structure6%
  • Identification & plates4%
  • Visibility4%
  • Steering2%

Mercedes-benz E 220 d pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
25100%
3989%
48100%
51182%
614100%
78100%
8786%
92100%
10250%

Fuel types: Diesel (10)

Most common Mercedes-benz E 220 d MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz E 220 d MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
  2. underbody trays fitted (3 times)
  3. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
  4. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  5. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  6. Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (2 times)
  7. Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [at both sides] (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  8. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) (2 times)
  9. Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  10. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
  11. Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
  12. Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  13. offside rear tyre worn on inside edges (1 times)
  14. Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
  15. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)

Mercedes-benz E 220 d pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2021 1 2 100% 26,205
2020 1 3 100% 44,327
2019 1 10 100% 131,264
2018 2 3 67% 53,088
2017 2 21 90% 245,601
2016 3 27 93% 129,323

Mercedes-benz E 220 d reliability FAQ

Across 10 Mercedes-benz E 220 d vehicles in our MOT data, 92% pass the MOT (a 8% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz E 220 d MOT issues are: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); underbody trays fitted; Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).

The typical Mercedes-benz E 220 d in our data has covered around 118,714 miles.

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