Mercedes Benz E 220 D Amg Line Auto (2017)
2017 Mercedes Benz E 220 D Amg Line Auto
CarHunch analysed 695 real MOT records for the 2017 Mercedes Benz E 220 D Amg Line Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E 220 D AMG Line diesel has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 38%, nearly half the UK average of 80%—a major red flag for reliability. The dangerous defect rate is mercifully low at 0.3%, so safety concerns aren't acute, but nearly two-thirds of these cars are failing their MOT on first attempt, suggesting chronic issues with emissions, suspension, or electrics typical of high-spec diesels.
With a median mileage of 62,471 miles at around seven years old, these cars have average usage and relatively few failures recorded per vehicle (0.18), yet the extraordinarily poor pass rate indicates problems emerge sharply during testing rather than gradual degradation. Before buying, insist on a pre-purchase inspection by a Mercedes specialist focusing on DPF condition, AdBlue systems, and suspension geometry—the pass rate suggests these are common failure points on this model.
What to check before buying a 2017 Mercedes Benz E 220 D Amg Line 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 689 | 37.7% | 0.18 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 6 | 91.7% | 0.33 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Mercedes Benz E 220 D Amg Line 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 2017 Mercedes Benz E 220 D Amg Line Auto vehicles fall between 50,287 and 79,565 miles.
2017 Mercedes Benz E 220 D Amg Line Auto — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 173 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 83% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
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