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Mercedes-benz E 220 D SE Premium Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mercedes-benz E 220 D SE Premium Auto reliable? We analysed 378 real MOT tests across 116 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 378 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
93.1%
Typical Mileage
58,954mi
Annual Mileage
9,531mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes-benz E 220 D SE Premium 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 Premium Auto.

Mercedes-benz E 220 D SE Premium Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz E 220 D SE Premium 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 Premium Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Mercedes-benz E 220 D SE Premium Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
6,321 mi/yr
Typical
9,531 mi/yr
Average
10,985 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,319 mi/yr

Mercedes-benz E 220 D SE Premium Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz E 220 D SE Premium Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
58,954 mi
75th Percentile
83,228 mi
95th Percentile
131,415 mi
Max Recorded
222,857 mi

How Does the Mercedes-benz E 220 D SE Premium 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 Premium Auto THIS CAR 93.1% 378 58,954 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
Renault Kangoo SL17DCI 70 71.5% 470 132,754 mi — 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 Premium Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mercedes-benz E 220 D SE Premium Auto?

The Mercedes-benz E 220 D SE Premium Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.1% across 378 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Mercedes-benz E 220 D SE Premium Auto owner drives around 9,531 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.

Mercedes-benz E 220 D SE Premium Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz E 220 D SE Premium Auto reliable?
Based on 378 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz E 220 D SE Premium Auto has a 93.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz E 220 D SE Premium Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz E 220 D SE Premium Auto do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz E 220 D SE Premium Auto does around 9,531 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz E 220 D SE Premium Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes-benz E 220 D SE Premium Auto?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.