Mercedes Benz E300 Amg Sport Bluetec Hybrida (2014)
2014 Mercedes Benz E300 Amg Sport Bluetec Hybrida
CarHunch analysed 380 real MOT records for the 2014 Mercedes Benz E300 Amg Sport Bluetec Hybrida. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
**This E300 hybrid is in serious trouble on the MOT test.** With a first-time pass rate of just 3% against the UK average of 80%, these cars are failing systematically—and the diesel-electric variant shows a 0% pass rate across 368 vehicles tested, suggesting a fundamental issue with how this powertrain performs under MOT conditions.
At an average mileage of 93,966 miles, these are relatively high-mileage examples, and the hybrid complexity combined with the near-total failure pattern points to recurring issues that aren't being caught by the advisory system. If you're considering this model, you need a pre-purchase inspection from a Mercedes specialist familiar with hybrid systems, because the factory data here indicates the hybrid components are systematically problematic at this age.
What to check before buying a 2014 Mercedes Benz E300 Amg Sport Bluetec Hybrida
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.
- 📄 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electric Diesel (97%) | 368 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (2%) | 6 | 95.8% | 0.17 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 3 | 86.9% | 0.67 |
| Electric (1%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 87.5% | 1 |
MOT History Averages
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