Mercedes Benz E 220 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mercedes Benz E 220. Check any E 220 by registration number below.

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94.7%

Avg Pass Rate

+4.5%

vs Mercedes Benz Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Mercedes Benz E 220 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mercedes Benz E 220 has an average MOT pass rate of 94.7%, which is 4.5 percentage points above the Mercedes Benz brand average of 90.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the E 220 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Typical mileage for the E 220 is around 145,474 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used E 220, 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 220, 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 220 performs at MOT across different model years.

2018

Based on 44 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 5yr

95k mi

2017

Based on 195 vehicles

97.9%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

2016

Based on 142 vehicles

97.9%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

263k mi

2015

Based on 94 vehicles

94.7%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

103k mi

Mileage at 10yr

248k mi

2014

Based on 113 vehicles

95.6%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

148k mi

Mileage at 10yr

214k mi

2013

Based on 121 vehicles

96.7%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

68k mi

Mileage at 5yr

145k mi

Mileage at 10yr

238k mi

2012

Based on 139 vehicles

96.4%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

114k mi

Mileage at 5yr

127k mi

2011

Based on 245 vehicles

96.3%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

91k mi

Mileage at 5yr

131k mi

2010

Based on 326 vehicles

96.9%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

138k mi

Mileage at 5yr

185k mi

2009

Based on 339 vehicles

96.2%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

82k mi

Mileage at 5yr

133k mi

Mileage at 10yr

265k mi

2008

Based on 355 vehicles

94.9%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

109k mi

Mileage at 5yr

156k mi

Mileage at 10yr

182k mi

2007

Based on 595 vehicles

96.0%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

93k mi

Mileage at 5yr

156k mi

Mileage at 10yr

255k mi

2006

Based on 398 vehicles

96.7%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

79k mi

Mileage at 5yr

172k mi

Mileage at 10yr

248k mi

2005

Based on 544 vehicles

95.0%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

151k mi

Mileage at 10yr

224k mi

2004

Based on 726 vehicles

95.0%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

177k mi

Mileage at 10yr

222k mi

2003

Based on 978 vehicles

93.7%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

173k mi

Mileage at 10yr

242k mi

2002

Based on 726 vehicles

92.1%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

225k mi

2001

Based on 537 vehicles

92.9%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

235k mi

2000

Based on 527 vehicles

91.7%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

243k mi

1999

Based on 578 vehicles

92.4%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

228k mi

1998

Based on 282 vehicles

92.2%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

234k mi

1997

Based on 237 vehicles

93.2%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

1996

Based on 233 vehicles

90.1%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

1995

Based on 126 vehicles

95.2%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

1994

Based on 136 vehicles

91.9%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

1993

Based on 102 vehicles

91.2%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Typical Mileage — Mercedes Benz E 220

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2013 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used E 220.

At 3 Years

67,893

miles

At 5 Years

145,474

miles

At 10 Years

238,128

miles

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Mercedes Benz E 220 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mercedes Benz E 220 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz E 220?

The average MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz E 220 is 94.7% 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 220?

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

Is the Mercedes Benz E 220 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 94.7%, the Mercedes Benz E 220 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 220?

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 220?

Typical mileage for the Mercedes Benz E 220: 94,696 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used E 220 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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