Mercedes E240 Avantgarde Auto (1999)

451 real MOT outcomes analysed

1999 Mercedes E240 Avantgarde Auto

CarHunch has 451 1999 Mercedes E240 Avantgarde Auto vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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Moderate sample. 451 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

No MOT data available for this vehicle type

The 1999 Mercedes E240 Avantgarde Auto doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Mercedes vehicles below.

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**This cohort has no MOT test data in the standard DVLA light-vehicle database**, so we cannot provide a reliability verdict based on actual test results. The 451 vehicles analysed here appear to have either been delisted, deregistered, or fall outside the standard MOT testing regime — a common pattern for 1999-model prestige cars that are now 25 years old and often used sparingly or taken off the road.

The 1999 Mercedes E240 was a solid mid-range executive saloon built for comfort and refinement rather than robustness; these cars typically featured complex electrics, automatic transmissions, and multi-link suspension that can become expensive to repair as they age. If you're considering one, focus on full service history, an independent inspection by a specialist, and realistic budgeting for suspension and electrical work — MOT pass rates won't help you here, so mechanic expertise is everything.

MOT statistics not available

We have 451 1999 Mercedes E240 Avantgarde Auto vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

  • Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
  • Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
  • MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
  • Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
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Before you buy a 1999 Mercedes E240 Avantgarde Auto

Based on MOT data from 451 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 ClickMechanic
  • 📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,927 Mercedes E240 Avantgarde Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Silver 44.5%
857
Black 15.5%
299
Blue 13.9%
268
Purple 8.3%
159
Green 8.1%
157
Grey 5.3%
102
Red 3.1%
59
Beige 0.9%
18
White 0.4%
8
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