Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2015 Mercedes Benz E220 Amg Night Ed Bluetec Auto?

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 2015 Mercedes Benz E220 Amg Night Ed Bluetec Auto?

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 2015 Mercedes Benz E220 Amg Night Ed Bluetec Auto?

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 2015 Mercedes Benz E220 Amg Night Ed Bluetec Auto?

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 E220 Amg Night Ed Bluetec Auto (2015)

Q: Is the 2015 Mercedes Benz E220 Amg Night Ed Bluetec Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 376 vehicles, the 2015 Mercedes Benz E220 Amg Night Ed Bluetec Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.2%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

376 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.2% first-time pass rate

2015 Mercedes Benz E220 Amg Night Ed Bluetec Auto

CarHunch analysed 376 real MOT records for the 2015 Mercedes Benz E220 Amg Night Ed Bluetec Auto. 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. 376 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

This E220 AMG is a serious reliability concern—just 37.9% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, meaning nearly two-thirds of these cars fail their MOT. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this dataset, so failures are annoying rather than safety-critical.

At 85,555 miles average, these are moderately used examples for a nine-year-old car, yet they're still averaging 0.24 failures each, suggesting systemic issues beyond wear-and-tear. If you're considering one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection by a Mercedes diesel specialist and expect regular remedial work—this isn't a buy-and-forget proposition.

The 2015 Mercedes Benz E220 Amg Night Ed Bluetec Auto passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (90.2% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

90.2%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.24

Over 2.5 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

83k

Middle half: 67k–102k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 90.2% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 376 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 376 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% 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
Diesel (99%)	374	90.1%	0.24

Colour Breakdown

Based on 746 Mercedes Benz E220 Amg Night Ed Bluetec Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 26.4%

197

Black 25.1%

187

White 22.4%

167

Silver 15.3%

114

Blue 9.8%

Red 1.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2015 Mercedes Benz E220 Amg Night Ed Bluetec Auto 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.

83,108

typical

67,241

low mileage

101,638

high mileage

Half of all 2015 Mercedes Benz E220 Amg Night Ed Bluetec Auto vehicles fall between 67,241 and 101,638 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 67,241 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.

✓ 67,241–101,638 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2015 Mercedes Benz E220 Amg Night Ed Bluetec Autos sit.

⚠ Over 137,211 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2015 Mercedes Benz E220 Amg Night Ed Bluetec Auto — Still on the Road

Almost all 2015 Mercedes Benz E220 Amg Night Ed Bluetec Autos are still on the road.

Strong survival — 120 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 2018–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

2.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.24

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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