Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 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 2022 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 2022 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 2022 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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Q: Is the 2022 Mercedes Benz E 300 Amg Line Premium MHEV A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 160 vehicles, the 2022 Mercedes Benz E 300 Amg Line Premium MHEV A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

160 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.6% first-time pass rate

2022 Mercedes Benz E 300 Amg Line Premium MHEV A

CarHunch analysed 160 real MOT records for the 2022 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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The 2022 Mercedes-Benz E 300 AMG Line Premium MHEV passes its first MOT 89% of the time, which is solidly above the UK average of 80%, and only 3.1% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect—a reassuringly low figure. This is a clean-running hybrid with virtually no variation in reliability between the 159 hybrid-electric examples in our sample.

At an average mileage of 23,024 miles, these cars are running slightly high for their age but remain relatively young; the fact that they average just 0.12 failures per vehicle suggests build quality and hybrid powertrain durability are genuine strengths. When you do find advisories (averaging 0.8 per car), they're typically minor wear items rather than systemic problems, so budget for scheduled maintenance but don't expect expensive surprises—have a pre-purchase inspection done to catch any outliers with above-average wear.

We have limited data for the 2022 Mercedes Benz E 300 Amg Line Premium MHEV A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

93.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

3.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.13

Over 1.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

22k

Middle half: 15k–28k

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These stats describe 160 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 160 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 3.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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) (99%)	159	93.6%	0.13

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 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.

21,691

typical

15,408

low mileage

28,358

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Mercedes Benz E 300 Amg Line Premium MHEV A vehicles fall between 15,408 and 28,358 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 15,408 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.

✓ 15,408–28,358 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Mercedes Benz E 300 Amg Line Premium MHEV As sit.

⚠ Over 38,283 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

1.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.13

Avg failures per vehicle

0.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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