Mercedes Benz E 200 Sport MHEV Auto (2021)
2021 Mercedes Benz E 200 Sport MHEV Auto
CarHunch analysed 108 real MOT records for the 2021 Mercedes Benz E 200 Sport MHEV Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This E 200 MHEV is a significant reliability concern, with just 28.7% of vehicles passing on their first MOT compared to the UK average of 80%—that's less than one in three making it through without issues. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare at 1.8%, but the consistent failure rate suggests systematic problems rather than isolated cases.
These cars are averaging just under 31,000 miles at their first test, which is typical for three-year-old vehicles, yet the overwhelmingly low pass rate indicates the mileage isn't the culprit. With fewer than half a failure per vehicle but relatively few advisories, the faults that do arise tend to be serious enough to fail outright—so if you're considering one, insist on a thorough pre-purchase inspection by a Mercedes specialist and check the full MOT history to understand which specific systems are failing.
What to check before buying a 2021 Mercedes Benz E 200 Sport MHEV Auto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (90%) | 97 | 21.3% | 0.02 |
| Petrol (10%) | 11 | 93.9% | 0.18 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Mercedes Benz E 200 Sport MHEV Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2021 Mercedes Benz E 200 Sport MHEV Auto vehicles fall between 14,637 and 40,864 miles.
MOT History Averages
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