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Mercedes-benz E 220 AMG - 2021

65.8 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2021 is 80.0 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 2021. Sample size: 2,142 cars, 5,902 tests and 3,881 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 2,142 cars

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz E 220 AMG has an overall defect rate of 66 per 100 vehicles, which is 16% lower than the average for its year, indicating a strong performance in comparison. Notably, it excels in categories such as Brakes and Steering, with defect rates significantly lower than the average, suggesting superior reliability in these areas. Additionally, the vehicle shows fewer issues related to Visibility, Lights & Electrics, and Body/Structure. However, the data reveals a concerning trend with defect rates increasing slightly as mileage increases, particularly beyond 31,000 miles, though it still remains competitive overall.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 2,142 cars

More model years for Mercedes-benz E 220 AMG

2019 2020 2021 2022

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 45.3% better
21.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 40.0 / 100 tests
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
Steering
▲ 57.1% better
0.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.7 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 33.1% better
9.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.5 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 70.5% better
3.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.2 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 8.1% worse
94.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 87.3 / 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 tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • Any fracture or welding defect on a wheel
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Body/Structure
▲ 42.9% better
1.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.1 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 66.7% better
0.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.5 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 92.6% better
0.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.7 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 268 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: 1,234
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 359
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 332
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 268
Any fracture or welding defect on a wheel
FAIL
Occurrences: 214
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 207
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 180
A wheel: badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 134
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
MINOR
Occurrences: 116
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 115

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 332
Any fracture or welding defect on a wheel
FAIL
Occurrences: 214
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 180
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 60
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 23
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
A headlamp: missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 11
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 10
Brake lining or pad: worn down to wear indicator
FAIL
Occurrences: 10