Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Mercedes Benz E 300 Amg Line Premium MHEV A?

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 300 Amg Line Premium MHEV A?

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 300 Amg Line Premium MHEV A?

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 300 Amg Line Premium MHEV A?

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 300 Amg Line Premium MHEV A (2021)

Q: Is the 2021 Mercedes Benz E 300 Amg Line Premium MHEV A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 136 vehicles, the 2021 Mercedes Benz E 300 Amg Line Premium MHEV A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

136 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.7% first-time pass rate

2021 Mercedes Benz E 300 Amg Line Premium MHEV A

CarHunch analysed 136 real MOT records for the 2021 Mercedes Benz E 300 Amg Line Premium MHEV A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Limited data for this trim variant. The DVLA records this vehicle under a specific trim-level name with only 136 vehicles on record — some statistics may not be reliable at this sample size.

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We have limited data for the 2021 Mercedes Benz E 300 Amg Line Premium MHEV A — 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

91.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

11%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.25

Over 2.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

26k

Middle half: 19k–34k

For context

These stats describe 136 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 136 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 11% 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (96%)	131	91.3%	0.26

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Mercedes Benz E 300 Amg Line Premium MHEV A 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.

25,576

typical

18,503

low mileage

34,243

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Mercedes Benz E 300 Amg Line Premium MHEV A vehicles fall between 18,503 and 34,243 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 18,503 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.

✓ 18,503–34,243 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Mercedes Benz E 300 Amg Line Premium MHEV As sit.

⚠ Over 46,228 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

0.25

Avg failures per vehicle

1.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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