Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Mercedes Benz E 220 Amg Line Premium 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 2021 Mercedes Benz E 220 Amg Line Premium 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 2021 Mercedes Benz E 220 Amg Line Premium 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.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Mercedes Benz E 220 Amg Line Premium 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 Premium D Auto (2021)

Q: Is the 2021 Mercedes Benz E 220 Amg Line Premium D Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 673 vehicles, the 2021 Mercedes Benz E 220 Amg Line Premium D Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

673 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.3% first-time pass rate

2021 Mercedes Benz E 220 Amg Line Premium D Auto

CarHunch analysed 673 real MOT records for the 2021 Mercedes Benz E 220 Amg Line Premium 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 E 220 diesel has a first-time pass rate of 86.1%, comfortably above the UK average of 80%, suggesting solid build quality and owner maintenance across the 673 vehicles tested. The dangerous defect rate of 10.5% is moderate and not a major concern for buyers, though worth noting when inspecting a used example.

At 31,528 miles median and averaging just 0.23 failures per vehicle, these are relatively young, lightly-used cars showing good early-life durability. The 1.4 advisories per vehicle typically flag minor wear items rather than serious problems, but have a pre-purchase inspection focus on brake wear and suspension components, which are common advisory triggers on this model.

The 2021 Mercedes Benz E 220 Amg Line Premium D Auto passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (92.3% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 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

92.3%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

10.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.23

Over 2.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

32k

Middle half: 23k–41k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 92.3% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔍 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 673 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 673 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 10.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 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 895 Mercedes Benz E 220 Amg Line Premium D Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 34.5%

309

Silver 27.9%

250

Blue 15.6%

140

Red 8.6%

Grey 7.6%

White 4.8%

Green 0.9%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Mercedes Benz E 220 Amg Line Premium 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.

31,528

typical

22,735

low mileage

40,588

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Mercedes Benz E 220 Amg Line Premium D Auto vehicles fall between 22,735 and 40,588 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 22,735 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.

✓ 22,735–40,588 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Mercedes Benz E 220 Amg Line Premium D Autos sit.

⚠ Over 54,793 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

2.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.23

Avg failures per vehicle

1.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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