Mercedes Benz E (2017)
2017 Mercedes Benz E
CarHunch analysed 24,294 real MOT records for the 2017 Mercedes Benz E. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E passes its MOT first time in 89.4% of cases, well above the UK average of 80%, but one in three vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point — a significant concern for used buyers. Petrol and diesel variants perform nearly identically (89.9% and 89.2% respectively), while the hybrid electric model stands out at 92.5%, suggesting better long-term durability.
These cars are running at a median of 54,605 miles for their age, which is reasonable, yet they average 0.87 failures and 5.2 advisories per test — indicating that while they pass reliably, minor issues crop up regularly. Before purchasing, get a full service history check and budget for electrical and suspension work, as these are typical weak points on this generation.
What to check before buying a 2017 Mercedes Benz E
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.
- ⚠️ 33.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (89%) | 21,737 | 89.3% | 0.89 |
| Petrol (7%) | 1,704 | 89.9% | 0.76 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (4%) | 851 | 92.5% | 0.63 |
| Electric Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 Mercedes Benz E 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.
Half of all 2017 Mercedes Benz E vehicles fall between 40,053 and 75,538 miles.
2017 Mercedes Benz E — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 19,757 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 87% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2017 Mercedes Benz E
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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37.9%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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37.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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24%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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23.3%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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23.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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15.2%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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10.1%
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9.6%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017. Counts include advisories and failures.
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