Mercedes E class
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 69 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
79%
Total Tests
69
Best Year
2007 (89%)
Years Covered
2
About the Mercedes E class
The Mercedes E class has been tested 69 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (1999 to 2007), with an average pass rate of 79%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2007 model is the most reliable with a 89% pass rate from 37 tests. The 1999 model has the lowest at 69%. With a 20 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1999) averages 86,620 miles, while the newest (2007) averages 91,826 miles.
Compared to the Mercedes brand average of 87%, the E class is 8 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Mercedes models.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Mercedes E class by Year
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