Mercedes E270 CDI Avantgarde Auto Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Mercedes E270 CDI Avantgarde Auto car check
Is the Mercedes E270 CDI Avantgarde Auto reliable? We analysed 870 real MOT tests across 215 vehicles to find out.
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The Mercedes E270 CDI Avantgarde Auto is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mercedes E270 CDI Avantgarde Auto.
Mercedes E270 CDI Avantgarde Auto — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Mercedes E270 CDI Avantgarde Auto — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 2685cc
- Power
- 177 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 9.2 sec
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Silver
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 41.5 mpg
- Urban
- 28.8 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 53.3 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £2498
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 180 g/km Band I
- Emission class
- 3
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £260
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £143
Mercedes E270 CDI Avantgarde Auto Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Mercedes E270 CDI Avantgarde Auto. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Mercedes E270 CDI Avantgarde Auto Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Mercedes E270 CDI Avantgarde Auto owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Mercedes E270 CDI Avantgarde Auto Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Mercedes E270 CDI Avantgarde Auto 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 E270 CDI Avantgarde Auto Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes E270 CDI Avantgarde Auto THIS CAR | 68.7% | 870 | 151,714 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 |
| Ford Focus Zetec 125 Auto | 89.8% | 686 | 44,039 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Mercedes Motorhome (76.7% pass rate) and the Mercedes Unknown (79.2% pass rate), the Mercedes E270 CDI Avantgarde Auto trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Mercedes E270 CDI Avantgarde Auto has an overall MOT pass rate of 68.7% across 870 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
A typical Mercedes E270 CDI Avantgarde Auto owner drives around 6,192 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.