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Mercedes-benz E 220 AMG - 2022

55.3 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2022 is 71.1 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 2022. Sample size: 571 cars, 907 tests and 502 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 571 cars

The 2022 Mercedes-Benz E 220 AMG shows a lower overall defect rate of 55 per 100 vehicles, which is 21% better than the average of 70 per 100 for cars of the same year. A notable area where this model excels is in brake performance, with defects at just 14% compared to the average of 30%. It also performs well in steering and visibility, with significantly fewer issues than average. However, it has a higher defect rate in the body and structure category, indicating potential concerns in that area. Overall, this model is particularly reliable in mechanical aspects but shows some weaknesses in body integrity.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 571 cars

Categories

Brakes
▲ 56.1% better
13.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 31.2 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 50.0% better
0.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.4 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 52.0% better
6.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 12.5 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 83.5% better
1.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 10.9 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 3.5% worse
84.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 82.0 / 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
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • Any fracture or welding defect on a wheel
Body/Structure
▼ 131.3% worse
3.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.6 / 100 tests
Equipment
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.3 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 90.5% better
0.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.1 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 460 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: 182
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 39
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 36
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 30
Any fracture or welding defect on a wheel
FAIL
Occurrences: 28
Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 25
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 24
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 24
A wheel: badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 19
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 14

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 39
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 30
Any fracture or welding defect on a wheel
FAIL
Occurrences: 28
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
A direction indicator: lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
A transmission shaft flexible coupling: excessively deteriorated
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Steering wheel rim or spokes: fractured or loose
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
5.2.3 (i) (i)
FAIL
Occurrences: 1