Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Mercedes Benz E?

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?

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?

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.

Is the 2022 Mercedes Benz E reliable?

Based on MOT data from 328 vehicles, the 2022 Mercedes Benz E has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2022 Mercedes Benz E?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2022 Mercedes Benz E are: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (14.7% of vehicles), Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (14.7% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (11.1% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Mercedes Benz E?

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 (2022)

328 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.7% first-time pass rate

2022 Mercedes Benz E

CarHunch analysed 328 real MOT records for the 2022 Mercedes Benz E. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 328 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz E is a genuinely reliable proposition: a first-time pass rate of 94.4% sits well ahead of the UK average of 80%, and dangerous defects are rare at just 5.8% of vehicles. Petrol models perform particularly strongly with a 95.5% pass rate.

These cars are still young and relatively lightly used, with a median mileage of only 21,822 miles, which explains why failures average just 0.14 per vehicle. The modest advisory rate of 0.8 per car suggests wear items and minor niggles are still minimal—but run a full pre-purchase inspection anyway, because the carhunch score of 65 indicates there are enough variations in condition across the fleet that you need to verify the individual car you're buying, not just rely on the E-Class badge.

The 2022 Mercedes Benz E passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (94.7% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 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

94.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

5.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.14

Over 1.8 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

22k

Middle half: 16k–31k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 94.7% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔍 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 328 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 328 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 14.7%

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 3.9%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 2.4%

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view · Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Lighting 2.1%

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2022.

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Based on MOT data from 328 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5.8% 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

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (37%)	121	96.3%	0.07
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (28%)	91	94.7%	0.11
Electric Diesel (27%)	89	92.4%	0.24

Colour Breakdown

Based on 425,623 Mercedes Benz E vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 34.4%

146,376

Black 24.2%

102,943

Blue 13.2%

56,174

Grey 11.7%

49,991

White 8.9%

38,055

Red 3.4%

14,354

Green 2.5%

10,833

Purple 0.6%

2,342

Beige 0.4%

1,522

Gold 0.4%

1,490

Brown 0.3%

1,309

Cream 0.1%

234

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Mercedes Benz E 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.

21,822

typical

15,558

low mileage

30,559

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Mercedes Benz E vehicles fall between 15,558 and 30,559 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 15,558 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.

✓ 15,558–30,559 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Mercedes Benz Es sit.

⚠ Over 41,254 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 — Still on the Road

Almost all 2022 Mercedes Benz Es are still on the road.

Strong survival — 318 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

1.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.14

Avg failures per vehicle

0.8

Avg advisories per vehicle

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