Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 Mercedes Benz E 300 Amg Ln Night Ed Prem+d 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 2020 Mercedes Benz E 300 Amg Ln Night Ed Prem+d 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 2020 Mercedes Benz E 300 Amg Ln Night Ed Prem+d 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.

How many 2020 Mercedes Benz E 300 Amg Ln Night Ed Prem+d A vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

31% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2020 Mercedes Benz E 300 Amg Ln Night Ed Prem+d 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 Ln Night Ed Prem+d A (2020)

Q: Is the 2020 Mercedes Benz E 300 Amg Ln Night Ed Prem+d A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 653 vehicles, the 2020 Mercedes Benz E 300 Amg Ln Night Ed Prem+d A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

653 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.1% first-time pass rate

2020 Mercedes Benz E 300 Amg Ln Night Ed Prem+d A

CarHunch analysed 653 real MOT records for the 2020 Mercedes Benz E 300 Amg Ln Night Ed Prem+d A. 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 has a first-time pass rate of 77.3%, which sits slightly below the UK average of 80%, suggesting a marginally less reliable track record than typical—but the real concern here is that 30.5% of vehicles in this cohort have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above the safety threshold. That's a meaningful red flag for buyers considering this model.

With a median mileage of just under 37,000 miles for a 2020, these cars are running relatively low for their age, yet they're still averaging 0.5 failures and 1.7 advisories per test, indicating that condition matters more than use here. Before committing to one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on brake systems and suspension components, where Mercedes models of this generation commonly show weakness.

The 2020 Mercedes Benz E 300 Amg Ln Night Ed Prem+d A has a decent first-time pass rate (88.1%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 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

88.1%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

30.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.5

Over 3.7 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

37k

Middle half: 27k–48k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 88.1% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 1.7 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 653 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 2020 Mercedes Benz E 300 Amg Ln Night Ed Prem+d A

Based on MOT data from 653 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 30.5% 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 →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 667 Mercedes Benz E 300 Amg Ln Night Ed Prem+d A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 32.5%

217

Grey 25.3%

169

Blue 20.2%

135

Silver 10.6%

White 7.9%

Red 3.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Mercedes Benz E 300 Amg Ln Night Ed Prem+d 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.

36,994

typical

27,363

low mileage

48,274

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Mercedes Benz E 300 Amg Ln Night Ed Prem+d A vehicles fall between 27,363 and 48,274 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 27,363 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.

✓ 27,363–48,274 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Mercedes Benz E 300 Amg Ln Night Ed Prem+d As sit.

⚠ Over 65,169 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2020 Mercedes Benz E 300 Amg Ln Night Ed Prem+d A — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Mercedes Benz E 300 Amg Ln Night Ed Prem+d As are still on the road.

Strong survival — 521 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 94% of the peak.

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

3.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.5

Avg failures per vehicle

1.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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