Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2015 Mercedes Benz E220 SE 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 SE 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 SE 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.

Is the 2015 Mercedes Benz E220 SE Bluetec Auto reliable?

Based on MOT data from 859 vehicles, the 2015 Mercedes Benz E220 SE Bluetec Auto has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2015 Mercedes Benz E220 SE 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 SE Bluetec Auto (2015)

859 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.5% first-time pass rate

2015 Mercedes Benz E220 SE Bluetec Auto

CarHunch analysed 859 real MOT records for the 2015 Mercedes Benz E220 SE 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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This 2015 E220 SE BlueeTEC is a serious reliability concern—only 20.3% pass first time compared to the UK average of 80%, and virtually all examples in this cohort are diesel variants sharing the same poor outcome. The dangerous defect rate is mercifully low at 0.1%, so safety isn't the primary issue, but the sheer scale of failure suggests systemic problems with this model year and engine combination.

At 78,400 miles median, these cars are mid-life for their age and showing 0.13 failures per vehicle on average, which points to accumulated wear catching up fast. Before buying one, insist on a full specialist diesel inspection—the MOT pass rate tells you this generation has expensive issues lurking, and you'll want independent verification of the turbo, DPF, and emissions systems before committing.

The 2015 Mercedes Benz E220 SE Bluetec Auto passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (90.5% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

90.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

0.1%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.13

Over 1.8 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

78k

Middle half: 59k–102k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 90.5% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 859 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 859 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (100%)	858	90.5%	0.13

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,497 Mercedes Benz E220 SE Bluetec Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 28.7%

430

Grey 26.1%

390

Black 24.3%

364

Blue 15%

225

White 5%

Red 0.9%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2015 Mercedes Benz E220 SE 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.

78,382

typical

59,311

low mileage

101,952

high mileage

Half of all 2015 Mercedes Benz E220 SE Bluetec Auto vehicles fall between 59,311 and 101,952 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 59,311 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.

✓ 59,311–101,952 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2015 Mercedes Benz E220 SE Bluetec Autos sit.

⚠ Over 137,635 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 SE Bluetec Auto — Still on the Road

Almost all 2015 Mercedes Benz E220 SE Bluetec Autos are still on the road.

Strong survival — 136 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

1.8

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.13

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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