Mercedes-benz E 220 D SE Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Mercedes-benz E 220 D SE Auto reliable? We analysed 1,305 real MOT tests across 542 vehicles to find out.
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The Mercedes-benz E 220 D SE Auto is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mercedes-benz E 220 D SE Auto.
Mercedes-benz E 220 D SE Auto Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz E 220 D SE Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mercedes-benz E 220 D SE Auto Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Mercedes-benz E 220 D SE Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Mercedes-benz E 220 D SE Auto Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz E 220 D SE Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mercedes-benz E 220 D SE Auto Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz E 220 D SE Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Mercedes-benz E 220 D SE Auto Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-benz E 220 D SE Auto THIS CAR | 94.9% | 1,305 | 58,403 mi | — yrs |
| Mercedes-benz C | 77.6% | 8,031,355 | 77,082 mi | 32 yrs |
| Mercedes-benz E | 79.4% | 4,722,746 | 83,960 mi | 33 yrs |
| Mercedes-benz A-class | 77.6% | 4,204,702 | 57,023 mi | 28 yrs |
| Bedford CF250 | 62.8% | 1,642 | 65,956 mi | 49 yrs |
Compared to the Mercedes-benz C (77.6% pass rate) and the Mercedes-benz E (79.4% pass rate), the Mercedes-benz E 220 D SE Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Mercedes-benz E 220 D SE Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.9% across 1,305 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Mercedes-benz E 220 D SE Auto with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Mercedes-benz E 220 D SE Auto owner drives around 9,556 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.