Mercedes E240 Avantgarde Auto (1999)
1999 Mercedes E240 Avantgarde Auto
CarHunch is tracking 451 1999 Mercedes E240 Avantgarde Auto vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1999 Mercedes E240 is a serious reliability concern: only 40% pass the MOT first time, against the UK average of 80%, and petrol versions show a 0% first-time pass rate across 449 vehicles tested. No dangerous defects have been recorded, which is the only bright spot, but the consistent failure pattern is unmistakable.
At an average mileage of 108,500 miles for a 25-year-old car, these are well-worn examples, yet they're failing on routine items rather than catastrophic wear—the average failure count is negligible at 0.01 per vehicle. Before committing to one, insist on a full pre-purchase inspection by a Mercedes specialist, as first-time MOT failure this consistent suggests systemic issues with how these cars have been maintained rather than inherent design flaws.
We have 451 1999 Mercedes E240 Avantgarde Auto vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data to show reliable statistics for this cohort.
What to check before buying a 1999 Mercedes E240 Avantgarde Auto
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 449 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 2 | 81.3% | 1.5 |
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