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Mercedes-benz E 220 Sport D MHEV Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mercedes-benz E 220 Sport D MHEV Auto reliable? We analysed 452 real MOT tests across 224 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 452 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
95.1%
Typical Mileage
39,674mi
Annual Mileage
28,241mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes-benz E 220 Sport D MHEV 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 Sport D MHEV Auto.

Mercedes-benz E 220 Sport D MHEV Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz E 220 Sport D MHEV Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Mercedes-benz E 220 Sport D MHEV Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Mercedes-benz E 220 Sport D MHEV Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

95%
2022

Mercedes-benz E 220 Sport D MHEV Auto Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Mercedes-benz E 220 Sport D MHEV Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6

Mercedes-benz E 220 Sport D MHEV Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
11,067 mi/yr
Typical
28,241 mi/yr
Average
32,102 mi/yr
Heavy usage
46,524 mi/yr

Mercedes-benz E 220 Sport D MHEV Auto MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mercedes-benz E 220 Sport D MHEV Auto year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 422 95.0% 21,666 39,366 67,397

How Long Does a Mercedes-benz E 220 Sport D MHEV Auto Last?

Based on 224 Mercedes-benz E 220 Sport D MHEV Auto vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.8 years
Median
3.0 years

Mercedes-benz E 220 Sport D MHEV Auto Mileage Distribution

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

Median
39,674 mi
75th Percentile
67,053 mi
95th Percentile
167,814 mi
Max Recorded
294,845 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Mercedes-benz E 220 Sport D MHEV Auto

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2022

95.0% MOT pass rate from 422 tests

The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz E 220 Sport D MHEV Auto is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.0% across 422 tests.

How Does the Mercedes-benz E 220 Sport D MHEV 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 Sport D MHEV Auto THIS CAR 95.1% 452 39,674 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
Cupra Leon V1 Etsi S-a 91.7% 206 24,146 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 Sport D MHEV Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mercedes-benz E 220 Sport D MHEV Auto?

The Mercedes-benz E 220 Sport D MHEV Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 95.1% across 452 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 depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 Sport D MHEV 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 Sport D MHEV Auto owner drives around 28,241 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 Sport D MHEV Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes-benz E 220 Sport D MHEV Auto reliable?
Based on 452 MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz E 220 Sport D MHEV Auto has a 95.1% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes-benz E 220 Sport D MHEV Auto?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes-benz E 220 Sport D MHEV Auto do per year?
The typical Mercedes-benz E 220 Sport D MHEV Auto does around 28,241 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes-benz E 220 Sport D MHEV Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes-benz E 220 Sport D MHEV 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.
What is the best year to buy a Mercedes-benz E 220 Sport D MHEV Auto?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz E 220 Sport D MHEV Auto is 2022 with a 95.0% pass rate across 422 tests.