Mercedes-benz E 300 Urban Edition E Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Mercedes-benz E 300 Urban Edition E Auto reliable? We analysed 162 real MOT tests across 110 vehicles to find out.
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The Mercedes-benz E 300 Urban Edition E 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 300 Urban Edition E Auto.
Mercedes-benz E 300 Urban Edition E Auto Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mercedes-benz E 300 Urban Edition E Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mercedes-benz E 300 Urban Edition E Auto MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Mercedes-benz E 300 Urban Edition E Auto to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Mercedes-benz E 300 Urban Edition E Auto Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Mercedes-benz E 300 Urban Edition E Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Mercedes-benz E 300 Urban Edition E Auto MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mercedes-benz E 300 Urban Edition E Auto year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 80 | 97.5% | 7,472 | 24,845 | 29,903 |
| 2024 | 75 | 97.3% | 20,734 | 25,678 | 31,516 |
How Long Does a Mercedes-benz E 300 Urban Edition E Auto Last?
Based on 110 Mercedes-benz E 300 Urban Edition E Auto vehicles on UK roads.
Mercedes-benz E 300 Urban Edition E Auto Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes-benz E 300 Urban Edition E Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Mercedes-benz E 300 Urban Edition E Auto
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
97.5% MOT pass rate from 80 tests
97.3% MOT pass rate from 75 tests
The best year to buy a used Mercedes-benz E 300 Urban Edition E Auto is 2025, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 97.5% across 80 tests. The 2024 model year has the lowest pass rate at 97.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Mercedes-benz E 300 Urban Edition E 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 300 Urban Edition E Auto THIS CAR | 97.5% | 162 | 25,006 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 |
| Vauxhall Mokka Gs Turbo Auto | 92.2% | 446 | 22,139 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 300 Urban Edition E Auto outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Mercedes-benz E 300 Urban Edition E Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 97.5% across 162 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 300 Urban Edition E Auto with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
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.