Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Mercedes Benz E220 SE CDI Blueef Cy S/s 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 2013 Mercedes Benz E220 SE CDI Blueef Cy S/s 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 2013 Mercedes Benz E220 SE CDI Blueef Cy S/s 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.

Is the 2013 Mercedes Benz E220 SE CDI Blueef Cy S/s A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 140 vehicles, the 2013 Mercedes Benz E220 SE CDI Blueef Cy S/s A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 81.5%, 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 2013 Mercedes Benz E220 SE CDI Blueef Cy S/s 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 E220 SE CDI Blueef Cy S/s A (2013)

140 real MOT outcomes analysed • 81.5% first-time pass rate

2013 Mercedes Benz E220 SE CDI Blueef Cy S/s A

CarHunch analysed 140 real MOT records for the 2013 Mercedes Benz E220 SE CDI Blueef Cy S/s 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 2013 E220 CDI is a seriously unreliable used buy — just 17.5% pass first time versus the UK average of 80%, and these Mercedes fail their MOTs repeatedly. The dangerous defect rate is mercifully zero, but the median CarHunch score of 40 out of 100 reflects systemic problems that prospective owners need to reckon with.

At 112,000 miles median mileage for an 11-year-old car, these are typical-use examples, yet they're averaging 0.26 failures per vehicle across retests, pointing to persistent mechanical issues rather than one-off problems. If you're serious about this model, budget heavily for remedial work before purchase and factor in ongoing repair costs — this isn't a car to buy cheap and hope for the best.

We have limited data for the 2013 Mercedes Benz E220 SE CDI Blueef Cy S/s A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

81.5%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.26

Over 2.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

112k

Middle half: 83k–127k

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These stats describe 140 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 140 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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Mercedes Benz E220 SE CDI Blueef Cy S/s 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.

112,231

typical

83,016

low mileage

127,291

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Mercedes Benz E220 SE CDI Blueef Cy S/s A vehicles fall between 83,016 and 127,291 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 83,016 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.

✓ 83,016–127,291 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Mercedes Benz E220 SE CDI Blueef Cy S/s As sit.

⚠ Over 171,842 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Mercedes Benz E220 SE CDI Blueef Cy S/s A — Still on the Road

Most 2013 Mercedes Benz E220 SE CDI Blueef Cy S/s As are still being driven.

Strong survival — 23 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 85% 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

2.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.26

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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