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Mercedes-Benz E-Class W214/S214 (2023-present) reliability

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class W214/S214: not enough MOT data yet

We don't have enough MOT history on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class W214/S214 yet to spot a pattern.

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class W214/S214
2023-presentSaloon

No MOT tests on record for this E-Class generation yet.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

Recall context

167 recalls in all

8 of the 167 E-Class W214/S214 recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 8 recalls

Top concerns

  • SRPC2521 – routing of transmission wiring harness
  • SRPC2504 - ground connection bolting
  • SRPC2421 – welding of rear axle carrier

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

What has gone wrong on E-Class W214/S214 cars built around 2021

The share of diesel cars that have ever failed an MOT on each part of the car. Based on 75 cars.

Structural systems

Suspension
3%

Wear items

Tyres
24%
All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common issues on Mercedes-Benz E-Class models of this age

This list covers every Mercedes-Benz E-Class built around 2021, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the W214/S214 on its own.

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    14.0%
    Advisory: 1,017Fail: 108 (10% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    6.3%
    Advisory: 221Fail: 228 (51% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    5.4%
    Advisory: 322Fail: 15 (4% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    4.5%
    Advisory: 240Fail: 60 (20% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Tyre has a cut that does not reach the ply or cords

    3.9%
    Advisory: 138Fail: 108 (44% of the times it was found)

Based on 4,915 tests

Looking at a Mercedes-Benz E-Class W214/S214?

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*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. There are no MOT tests on record for this generation yet.