Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2006 Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI 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 2006 Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI 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 2006 Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI 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 2006 Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 134 vehicles, the 2006 Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 77.8%, 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 2006 Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI 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 E220 Avantgarde CDI A (2006)

134 real MOT outcomes analysed • 77.8% first-time pass rate

2006 Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI A

CarHunch analysed 134 real MOT records for the 2006 Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI 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 2006 Mercedes E220 is in serious trouble on the road: only 9.8% pass MOT first time against the UK average of 80%, meaning nine out of ten examples fail their test. The diesel variant (which accounts for 133 of the 134 cars tested) performs marginally worse at 9.4%, suggesting systemic problems with this engine or model specification rather than isolated issues.

At 159,000 miles average, these cars have covered reasonable mileage for their age, yet the catastrophic failure rate isn't a mileage story—it's a design or maintenance problem. With advisories virtually non-existent (0.0 per vehicle) but consistent failures, you're looking at cars that either break down between tests or have serious unresolved faults that accumulate. Before viewing any example, get a pre-purchase inspection from a Mercedes specialist and budget heavily for immediate repairs—the MOT data suggests this model is not roadworthy in its current state across the board.

We have limited data for the 2006 Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

First-time pass

77.8%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.18

Over 1.6 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

153k

Middle half: 127k–182k

For context

These stats describe 134 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 134 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%)	133	77.9%	0.14

Mileage Distribution

Most 2006 Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI 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.

153,094

typical

127,116

low mileage

182,425

high mileage

Half of all 2006 Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI A vehicles fall between 127,116 and 182,425 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 127,116 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.

✓ 127,116–182,425 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2006 Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI As sit.

⚠ Over 246,273 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.18

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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