Mercedes Benz E 200 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mercedes Benz E 200. Check any E 200 by registration number below.

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94.6%

Avg Pass Rate

+4.4%

vs Mercedes Benz Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Mercedes Benz E 200 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mercedes Benz E 200 has an average MOT pass rate of 94.6%, which is 4.4 percentage points above the Mercedes Benz brand average of 90.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the E 200 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Typical mileage for the E 200 is around 181,066 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used E 200, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Mercedes Benz E 200, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mercedes Benz E 200 performs at MOT across different model years.

2020

Based on 50 vehicles

96.0%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

2019

Based on 51 vehicles

98.0%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

67k mi

2018

Based on 87 vehicles

97.7%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

2017

Based on 53 vehicles

96.2%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

2016

Based on 51 vehicles

96.1%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

2015

Based on 89 vehicles

96.6%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

213k mi

2014

Based on 108 vehicles

99.1%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

210k mi

2013

Based on 101 vehicles

99.0%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

114k mi

Mileage at 5yr

181k mi

Mileage at 10yr

272k mi

2012

Based on 184 vehicles

97.8%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

150k mi

Mileage at 5yr

225k mi

2011

Based on 318 vehicles

94.7%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

185k mi

Mileage at 5yr

289k mi

2010

Based on 258 vehicles

94.6%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

111k mi

Mileage at 5yr

199k mi

2009

Based on 114 vehicles

94.7%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

70k mi

Mileage at 5yr

155k mi

Mileage at 10yr

380k mi

2008

Based on 169 vehicles

94.7%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

184k mi

Mileage at 10yr

272k mi

2007

Based on 208 vehicles

95.2%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

79k mi

Mileage at 5yr

148k mi

Mileage at 10yr

308k mi

2006

Based on 112 vehicles

94.6%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

149k mi

Mileage at 10yr

270k mi

2005

Based on 203 vehicles

92.6%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

171k mi

Mileage at 10yr

209k mi

2004

Based on 234 vehicles

94.0%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

149k mi

Mileage at 10yr

273k mi

2003

Based on 282 vehicles

91.1%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

221k mi

2002

Based on 137 vehicles

94.9%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

308k mi

2001

Based on 234 vehicles

88.5%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

315k mi

2000

Based on 243 vehicles

91.4%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

247k mi

1999

Based on 345 vehicles

88.7%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

306k mi

1998

Based on 346 vehicles

88.4%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

261k mi

1997

Based on 205 vehicles

93.7%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

1996

Based on 230 vehicles

93.0%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

1995

Based on 199 vehicles

95.0%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

1994

Based on 143 vehicles

96.5%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

1993

Based on 85 vehicles

95.3%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Typical Mileage — Mercedes Benz E 200

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2013 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used E 200.

At 3 Years

114,084

miles

At 5 Years

181,066

miles

At 10 Years

272,284

miles

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See detailed fault analysis for Mercedes Benz E 200

Mercedes Benz E 200 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mercedes Benz E 200 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz E 200?

The average MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz E 200 is 94.6% compared to the Mercedes Benz average of 90.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Mercedes Benz E 200?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Mercedes Benz E 200 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 94.6%, the Mercedes Benz E 200 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Mercedes Benz E 200?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Mercedes Benz E 200?

Typical mileage for the Mercedes Benz E 200: 66,819 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used E 200 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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