Mercedes E240 Avantgarde Auto (2001)
2001 Mercedes E240 Avantgarde Auto
CarHunch is tracking 138 2001 Mercedes E240 Avantgarde Auto vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
# 2001 MERCEDES E240 AVANTGARDE AUTO – MOT Analysis
Only 50% of these cars pass their MOT first time, well below the UK average of 80%, which is a serious red flag for reliability. No dangerous defects were recorded, but the petrol variants in this dataset show a 0% pass rate—a statistical anomaly that suggests either a very small sample or cars in exceptionally poor condition.
With an average mileage of just over 54,000 miles for a 23-year-old car, these vehicles are genuinely low-mileage examples, which usually supports reliability. However, the gap between first-time pass rate and the near-zero failures per vehicle doesn't add up—these cars are likely failing on minor issues that pile up, typical of ageing German luxury cars where small electrical and sensor faults accumulate. If you're serious about one, budget for a pre-purchase inspection from a Mercedes specialist and expect ongoing maintenance costs; this is not a buy-it-and-forget-it proposition.
We have 138 2001 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 2001 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 (99%) | 136 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (1%) | 2 | 33.3% | 1 |
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