Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2019 Mercedes Benz E 220 Amg Line Edition D Auto?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2019 Mercedes Benz E 220 Amg Line Edition D Auto?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2019 Mercedes Benz E 220 Amg Line Edition D Auto?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2019 Mercedes Benz E 220 Amg Line Edition D Auto vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

25% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2019 Mercedes Benz E 220 Amg Line Edition D Auto?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Mercedes Benz E 220 Amg Line Edition D Auto (2019)

Q: Is the 2019 Mercedes Benz E 220 Amg Line Edition D Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 559 vehicles, the 2019 Mercedes Benz E 220 Amg Line Edition D Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

559 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.8% first-time pass rate

2019 Mercedes Benz E 220 Amg Line Edition D Auto

CarHunch analysed 559 real MOT records for the 2019 Mercedes Benz E 220 Amg Line Edition D Auto. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2019 E 220 AMG passes its MOT first time at 87.1%, well above the UK average of 80%, suggesting it's a reliable diesel. However, nearly a quarter of these cars (24.7%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a genuine concern for a buyer — check the full service history and any previous MOT advisories carefully.

At 47,774 miles on average, these cars are running fairly fresh for their age and showing it, with fewer than half a failure per vehicle and 2.7 advisories per test suggesting minor wear rather than systemic problems. Focus your inspection on the emissions system and suspension components — the most common failure points on this model — and always get a pre-purchase inspection by a Mercedes specialist rather than relying on MOT history alone.

The 2019 Mercedes Benz E 220 Amg Line Edition D Auto passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (90.8%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

90.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

24.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.48

Over 4.6 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

43k

Middle half: 33k–58k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 90.8% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 2.7 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 559 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 559 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 24.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,142 Mercedes Benz E 220 Amg Line Edition D Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 39%

445

Grey 25.3%

289

Blue 14.8%

169

White 11.6%

132

Silver 8.6%

Red 0.8%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2019 Mercedes Benz E 220 Amg Line Edition D Auto vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

43,449

typical

32,514

low mileage

57,878

high mileage

Half of all 2019 Mercedes Benz E 220 Amg Line Edition D Auto vehicles fall between 32,514 and 57,878 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 32,514 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 32,514–57,878 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2019 Mercedes Benz E 220 Amg Line Edition D Autos sit.

⚠ Over 78,135 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2019 Mercedes Benz E 220 Amg Line Edition D Auto — Still on the Road

Almost all 2019 Mercedes Benz E 220 Amg Line Edition D Autos are still on the road.

Strong survival — 474 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.48

Avg failures per vehicle

2.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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