Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Mercedes Benz E 300 Amg Line Edition De 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 2022 Mercedes Benz E 300 Amg Line Edition De 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 2022 Mercedes Benz E 300 Amg Line Edition De 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 2022 Mercedes Benz E 300 Amg Line Edition De 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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Q: Is the 2022 Mercedes Benz E 300 Amg Line Edition De Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 118 vehicles, the 2022 Mercedes Benz E 300 Amg Line Edition De Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

118 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.1% first-time pass rate

2022 Mercedes Benz E 300 Amg Line Edition De Auto

CarHunch analysed 118 real MOT records for the 2022 Mercedes Benz E 300 Amg Line Edition De 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 300 AMG Line is more reliable than the UK average, with an 84.5% first-time pass rate versus the 80% benchmark, and only 10.2% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect—well below the concern threshold. Early failures are minimal at 0.25 per vehicle, suggesting the model avoids major mechanical problems in its first few years.

At nearly 59,000 miles median, these cars show typical use for their age, so you're not buying into a fleet of high-milers or garage queens. The 1.3 advisories per vehicle indicate minor wear items are starting to appear, but nothing systemic—if you're shopping for one, request a recent MOT history and factor in routine consumables like brake fluid and filters rather than expecting structural issues.

We have limited data for the 2022 Mercedes Benz E 300 Amg Line Edition De Auto — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ 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

94.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

10.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.25

Over 3.7 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

59k

Middle half: 43k–76k

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These stats describe 118 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 118 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 10.2% 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 →
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Mercedes Benz E 300 Amg Line Edition De 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.

59,354

typical

43,147

low mileage

76,312

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Mercedes Benz E 300 Amg Line Edition De Auto vehicles fall between 43,147 and 76,312 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 43,147 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.

✓ 43,147–76,312 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Mercedes Benz E 300 Amg Line Edition De Autos sit.

⚠ Over 103,021 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2022 Mercedes Benz E 300 Amg Line Edition De Auto — Still on the Road

Almost all 2022 Mercedes Benz E 300 Amg Line Edition De Autos are still on the road.

Strong survival — 102 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.25

Avg failures per vehicle

1.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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