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MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz E220 cdi

33 vehicles · 401 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate

Based on 33 Mercedes-benz E220 cdi vehicles and 401 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz E220 cdi has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 130,982 miles.

33
Vehicles
401
MOT tests
10,599
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
3%
Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz E220 cdi problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz E220 cdi MOT tests:

  • Other41%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension33%
  • Brakes24%
  • Lamps & electrical7%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%
  • Body & structure2%
  • Visibility2%
  • Seatbelts & equipment1%

Mercedes-benz E220 cdi pass rate by age

How the Mercedes-benz E220 cdi's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
2580%
33291%
43087%
53087%
63187%
724100%
83382%
93969%
103373%
113773%
123569%
132264%
141486%
151070%
167100%
17683%
18862%
193100%
201100%

Fuel types: Diesel (33)

Most common Mercedes-benz E220 cdi MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz E220 cdi MOT tests:

  1. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (13 times)
  2. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (11 times)
  3. Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (9 times)
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (9 times)
  5. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (9 times)
  6. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (8 times)
  7. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
  8. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
  9. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (6 times)
  10. Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (6 times)
  11. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
  12. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (6 times)
  13. Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (6 times)
  14. Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (5 times)
  15. Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (5 times)

Mercedes-benz E220 cdi pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2015 2 5 80% 81,493
2014 5 59 81% 107,089
2013 8 96 75% 89,065
2012 4 42 88% 151,413
2011 1 1 100% 98,668
2010 3 37 73% 169,321
2009 1 13 85% 143,086
2008 2 36 86% 171,017
2007 4 71 83% 142,283
2006 2 13 85% 230,201
2002 1 28 68% 184,531

Mercedes-benz E220 cdi reliability FAQ

Across 33 Mercedes-benz E220 cdi vehicles in our MOT data, 80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about 1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz E220 cdi MOT issues are: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)).

The typical Mercedes-benz E220 cdi in our data has covered around 130,982 miles.

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