Hybrid Mercedes-Benz E: MOT pass rate
88% of hybrid Mercedes-Benz Es pass the MOT first time, measured across 3,503 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 60,791.
Hybrid against the other Mercedes-Benz E versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 79.3% | 193,962 |
| Petrol | 81.2% | 26,387 |
| Hybrid | 88% | 3,503 |
| All Mercedes-Benz E | 79.8% | 229,472 |
Why the fuel type changes the number
Hybrids sidestep most emissions failures and tend to do lighter urban miles, though the extra weight tells on tyres and brakes.
On the Mercedes-Benz E specifically, hybrid is the strongest at 88%, and this hybrid version sits 8.2 points above the 79.8% model average.
What it means if you are buying one
The hybrid Mercedes-Benz E is the stronger side of this model on MOT data. Still judge the individual car, but the fuel type is a mild point in its favour. Check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.
Mileage is part of the answer
The average hybrid Mercedes-Benz E had covered 60,791 miles at test, against 99,243 for the diesel and 74,025 for the petrol. That is around average, so condition and service history will tell you more than the odometer does.
Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the Mercedes-Benz E page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.
Other Mercedes-Benz E fuel types
- Diesel Mercedes-Benz E - 79.3%
- Petrol Mercedes-Benz E - 81.2%