Mercedes Benz E 250 MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mercedes Benz E 250. Check any E 250 by registration number below.

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94.7%

Avg Pass Rate

+4.5%

vs Mercedes Benz Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Mercedes Benz E 250 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mercedes Benz E 250 has an average MOT pass rate of 94.7%, which is 4.5 percentage points above the Mercedes Benz brand average of 90.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the E 250 is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Typical mileage for the E 250 is around 114,221 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used E 250, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Mercedes Benz E 250, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mercedes Benz E 250 performs at MOT across different model years.

2015

Based on 92 vehicles

97.8%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

178k mi

2014

Based on 184 vehicles

98.4%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

111k mi

Mileage at 10yr

152k mi

2013

Based on 187 vehicles

95.7%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

68k mi

Mileage at 5yr

114k mi

Mileage at 10yr

202k mi

2012

Based on 151 vehicles

97.4%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

187k mi

Mileage at 5yr

111k mi

2011

Based on 247 vehicles

98.4%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 5yr

157k mi

2010

Based on 281 vehicles

94.7%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

58k mi

Mileage at 5yr

118k mi

2009

Based on 311 vehicles

95.8%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 3yr

66k mi

Mileage at 5yr

106k mi

Mileage at 10yr

193k mi

1999

Based on 111 vehicles

94.6%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Mileage at 10yr

237k mi

1998

Based on 88 vehicles

88.6%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

1997

Based on 77 vehicles

94.8%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

1996

Based on 150 vehicles

93.3%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

1995

Based on 222 vehicles

91.0%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

1994

Based on 226 vehicles

92.5%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

1993

Based on 102 vehicles

92.2%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Typical Mileage — Mercedes Benz E 250

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2013 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used E 250.

At 3 Years

68,363

miles

At 5 Years

114,221

miles

At 10 Years

201,791

miles

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Useful MOT Guides

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

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See detailed fault analysis for Mercedes Benz E 250

Mercedes Benz E 250 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mercedes Benz E 250 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz E 250?

The average MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz E 250 is 94.7% compared to the Mercedes Benz average of 90.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Mercedes Benz E 250?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Mercedes Benz E 250 reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 94.7%, the Mercedes Benz E 250 is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Mercedes Benz E 250?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Mercedes Benz E 250?

Typical mileage for the Mercedes Benz E 250: 177,503 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used E 250 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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