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Mercedes E320 CDI Avantgarde Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mercedes E320 CDI Avantgarde Auto reliable? We analysed 2,789 real MOT tests across 635 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 2,789 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
71.8%
Typical Mileage
146,824mi
Annual Mileage
5,555mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mercedes E320 CDI Avantgarde Auto is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mercedes E320 CDI Avantgarde Auto.

Mercedes E320 CDI Avantgarde Auto Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Mercedes E320 CDI Avantgarde Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Mercedes E320 CDI Avantgarde Auto Problems — What Goes Wrong?

The most common reasons a Mercedes E320 CDI Avantgarde Auto fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 1

Mercedes E320 CDI Avantgarde Auto Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Mercedes E320 CDI Avantgarde Auto models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inner edge 1
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inner edge 245/45/17 1

Mercedes E320 CDI Avantgarde Auto Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Mercedes E320 CDI Avantgarde Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,162 mi/yr
Typical
5,555 mi/yr
Average
6,893 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,652 mi/yr

Mercedes E320 CDI Avantgarde Auto Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes E320 CDI Avantgarde Auto MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
146,824 mi
75th Percentile
178,284 mi
95th Percentile
236,694 mi
Max Recorded
2,253,678 mi

How Does the Mercedes E320 CDI Avantgarde Auto Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Mercedes E320 CDI Avantgarde Auto THIS CAR 71.8% 2,789 146,824 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
Yamaha Fj 83.9% 1,513 39,878 mi 42 yrs

Compared to the Mercedes Motorhome (76.7% pass rate) and the Mercedes Unknown (79.2% pass rate), the Mercedes E320 CDI Avantgarde Auto trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mercedes E320 CDI Avantgarde Auto?

The Mercedes E320 CDI Avantgarde Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 71.8% across 2,789 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.

The most common failure point is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint with 2 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inner edge. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Mercedes E320 CDI Avantgarde 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 E320 CDI Avantgarde Auto owner drives around 5,555 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 E320 CDI Avantgarde Auto — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mercedes E320 CDI Avantgarde Auto reliable?
Based on 2,789 MOT tests, the Mercedes E320 CDI Avantgarde Auto has a 71.8% pass rate — about average for UK cars.
What are the common problems on a Mercedes E320 CDI Avantgarde Auto?
The most common failure point is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint.
How many miles does a Mercedes E320 CDI Avantgarde Auto do per year?
The typical Mercedes E320 CDI Avantgarde Auto does around 5,555 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mercedes E320 CDI Avantgarde Auto last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mercedes E320 CDI Avantgarde 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.