Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI A car check
Is the Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI A reliable? We analysed 1,358 real MOT tests across 241 vehicles to find out.
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The Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI A is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI A.
Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI A — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI A — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 2148cc
- Power
- 170 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 8.6 sec
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Silver
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 42.8 mpg
- Urban
- 32.1 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 52.3 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £2242
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 174 g/km Band H
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £235
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £129.25
Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI A Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI A Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI A Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI A Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI A THIS CAR | 74.4% | 1,358 | 131,336 mi | — yrs |
| Mercedes Motorhome | 76.7% | 14,848 | 66,873 mi | 45 yrs |
| Mercedes Unknown | 79.2% | 11,881 | 102,484 mi | 39 yrs |
| Mercedes Camper | 74.6% | 8,342 | 82,260 mi | 47 yrs |
| Gilera Fuoco 500 | 87.2% | 1,772 | 16,934 mi | 19 yrs |
Compared to the Mercedes Motorhome (76.7% pass rate) and the Mercedes Unknown (79.2% pass rate), the Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI A trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI A has an overall MOT pass rate of 74.4% across 1,358 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
A typical Mercedes E220 Avantgarde CDI A owner drives around 6,961 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.