Mercedes Benz E 220 D SE Auto (2019)

719 real MOT outcomes analysed • 12.3% first-time pass rate

2019 Mercedes Benz E 220 D SE Auto

CarHunch analysed 719 real MOT records for the 2019 Mercedes Benz E 220 D SE Auto. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This E 220 D is a serious reliability concern: only 12.3% pass on their first MOT attempt versus the UK average of 80%, meaning seven in eight vehicles fail. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, but the sheer failure rate makes this one of the least reliable Mercedes models for its age bracket.

With a median mileage of 48,044 miles for a five-year-old car—well below the typical 60,000 miles—these vehicles are accumulating issues despite modest use, suggesting design or manufacturing defects rather than owner neglect. Before committing to purchase, get a pre-buy inspection focusing on the electrical systems and emissions equipment, as those commonly trigger failures on this generation.

Below average reliability 67.7% below UK average
12.3%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
48,044
typical mileage
37,616–63,835 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.01
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2019 Mercedes Benz E 220 D SE 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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2019 Mercedes Benz E 220 D SE 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.

37,616
low mileage
48,044
typical
63,835
high mileage

Half of all 2019 Mercedes Benz E 220 D SE Auto vehicles fall between 37,616 and 63,835 miles.

2019 Mercedes Benz E 220 D SE Auto — Still on the Road

56 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 75% of the peak remain.

12 56 2022 2025

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

1.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.01
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Mercedes Benz E 220 D SE Auto:

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