Mercedes Benz E 220 Amg Line D MHEV Auto (2023)

106 real MOT outcomes analysed • 16% first-time pass rate

2023 Mercedes Benz E 220 Amg Line D MHEV Auto

CarHunch analysed 106 real MOT records for the 2023 Mercedes Benz E 220 Amg Line D MHEV Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2023 E 220 is failing its MOT at a catastrophic rate: just 16% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, which is a serious red flag for any prospective buyer. With zero dangerous defects recorded across 106 vehicles, safety isn't the issue—instead, the failures appear to be minor compliance or specification problems, likely linked to how Mercedes configured these hybrid diesel models for emissions testing.

At 64,000 miles average, these cars are accumulating mileage normally for their age, yet they're still struggling MOTs with virtually no mechanical failures (0.0 per vehicle) and only 0.1 advisories. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection from a specialist Mercedes technician and request the MOT history to understand exactly what's failing—the pattern suggests this may be a known issue with this specific powertrain or specification that a dealer should be able to explain.

Below average reliability 64% below UK average
16%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
64,049
typical mileage
53,157–75,225 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2023 Mercedes Benz E 220 Amg Line D 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
Electric Diesel (98%) 104 14.4% 0
Other (2%) 2 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2023 Mercedes Benz E 220 Amg Line D 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.

53,157
low mileage
64,049
typical
75,225
high mileage

Half of all 2023 Mercedes Benz E 220 Amg Line D MHEV Auto vehicles fall between 53,157 and 75,225 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0
Avg failures per vehicle
0.1
Avg advisories per vehicle

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