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.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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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.
The 2017 Mercedes Benz E 220 D Amg Line Auto passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (90.9% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.
These stats describe 695 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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Before you buy a 2017 Mercedes Benz E 220 D Amg Line Auto
Based on MOT data from 695 vehicles — here's what to check.
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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.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Diesel (99%) | 689 | 90.8% | 0.18 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 2,876 Mercedes Benz E 220 D Amg Line Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Mercedes Benz E 220 D Amg Line 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.
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
Most 2017 Mercedes Benz E 220 D Amg Line Autos are still being driven.
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.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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