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Mercedes-benz E 220 AMG - 2020

65.5 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2020 is 91.3 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Mercedes-benz E 220 AMG, model year 2020. Sample size: 2,372 cars, 6,077 tests and 3,983 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 2,372 cars

The 2020 Mercedes-Benz E 220 AMG has an overall defect rate of 66 per 100 vehicles, which is significantly lower than the average of 90 per 100, marking a 27% improvement. Notably, this model shows excellent performance in categories such as brakes, steering, and visibility, with defect rates far below the average. While mileage-related trends indicate a slight increase in defects as mileage rises, the model consistently maintains lower rates compared to its peers in all mileage segments. Overall, this vehicle stands out for its reliability, particularly in critical safety areas.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 2,372 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz E 220 AMG

2019 2020 2021 2022

Other models from Mercedes-benz

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 45.5% better
27.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 50.8 / 100 tests
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
Steering
▲ 86.7% better
0.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.5 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 53.2% better
6.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.1 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 83.0% better
1.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.2 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 5.0% better
92.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 97.5 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Body/Structure
▲ 58.3% better
1.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.4 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 53.3% better
0.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.5 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 91.9% better
0.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 3.7 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 273 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1,020
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 486
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 389
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 312
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 243
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 219
Any fracture or welding defect on a wheel
FAIL
Occurrences: 200
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 163
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 129
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 106

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 389
Any fracture or welding defect on a wheel
FAIL
Occurrences: 200
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 106
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 84
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 52
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 25
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 23
A wheel: with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 9