Mercedes-Benz E 220 Sport D Auto
From 1,508 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 31 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 31 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 21 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 6 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 5 |
| brake lining or pad worn down to wear indicator | 5 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 3 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 3 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 2 |
| a 13 pin trailer socket not functioning correctly | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 95.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 93.5% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all E 220 Sport D Autos tested had between 39,933 and 39,933 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 39,933 median miles, the E 220 Sport D Auto has 0.013 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Mercedes-Benz E 220 Sport D Auto MOT pass rate?
The Mercedes-Benz E 220 Sport D Auto has a 95% MOT pass rate based on 1,508 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz E 220 Sport D Auto?
The most common MOT failure on the Mercedes-Benz E 220 Sport D Auto is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 31 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Mercedes-Benz E 220 Sport D Auto at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mercedes-Benz E 220 Sport D Auto is 39,933 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 39,933 and 39,933 miles.
Buying a used E 220 Sport D Auto?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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