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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mercedes Benz E 300. Check any E 300 by registration number below.

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94.3%

Avg Pass Rate

+4.1%

vs Mercedes Benz Avg

11

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Mercedes Benz E 300 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mercedes Benz E 300 has an average MOT pass rate of 94.3%, which is 4.1 percentage points above the Mercedes Benz brand average of 90.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the E 300 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Mercedes Benz E 300, 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 300 performs at MOT across different model years.

2019

Based on 51 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Mileage at 5yr

129k mi

2012

Based on 59 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

2011

Based on 116 vehicles

94.8%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Mileage at 5yr

198k mi

2010

Based on 82 vehicles

93.9%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

1999

Based on 264 vehicles

90.5%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Mileage at 10yr

238k mi

1998

Based on 601 vehicles

93.5%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Mileage at 10yr

205k mi

1997

Based on 402 vehicles

93.3%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

1996

Based on 213 vehicles

89.7%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

1995

Based on 181 vehicles

93.4%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

1994

Based on 121 vehicles

94.2%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

1993

Based on 81 vehicles

93.8%Excellent
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

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85.8% pass rate

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87.8% pass rate

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100.0% pass rate

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91.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Mercedes Benz E 300

Mercedes Benz E 300 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mercedes Benz E 300 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz E 300?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz E 300 is 94.3% 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 300?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Mercedes Benz E 300 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 94.3%, the Mercedes Benz E 300 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 300?
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 300?
Typical mileage for the Mercedes Benz E 300: 129,386 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used E 300 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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