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Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI A reliable? We analysed 1,358 real MOT tests across 241 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,358 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
74.4%
Typical Mileage
131,336mi
Annual Mileage
6,961mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI A is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI A.

Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,338 mi/yr
Typical
6,961 mi/yr
Average
9,167 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,529 mi/yr

Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
131,336 mi
75th Percentile
165,411 mi
95th Percentile
233,498 mi
Max Recorded
900,038 mi

How Does the Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI A Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI A THIS CAR 74.4% 1,358 131,336 mi — yrs
Mercedes Motorhome 76.7% 14,848 66,873 mi 45 yrs
Mercedes Unknown 79.2% 11,881 102,484 mi 39 yrs
Mercedes Camper 74.6% 8,342 82,260 mi 47 yrs
Honda CBX550 81.8% 2,693 32,915 mi 44 yrs

Compared to the Mercedes Motorhome (76.7% pass rate) and the Mercedes Unknown (79.2% pass rate), the Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI A trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI A?

The Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI A has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.4% across 1,358 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

A typical Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI A owner drives around 6,961 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 E220 Avantgarde CDI A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI A reliable?
Based on 1,358 MOT tests, the Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI A has a 74.4% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI A do per year?
The typical Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI A does around 6,961 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI A?
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.