2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Known faults on every 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- Built to 2016
Power loss and fuel cut-out recalls (built to mid-2016)
Cars built up to 31 May 2016 could lose power and coast to a halt (software fix), and cars built up to 31 August 2016 could have the rear seat damage the fuel pump wiring and stall.
At the viewing: Ask a Mercedes dealer to confirm both recalls were done.
Source: What Car?: used Mercedes E-Class (2016-2024) reliability
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Other years
Every year of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 310 | Tyres 11% |
| 2022 | 3,605 | Tyres 20% |
| 2021 | 13,465 | Tyres 22% |
| 2020 | 31,740 | Tyres 24% |
| 2019 | 63,370 | Tyres 25% |
| 2018 | 63,522 | Tyres 26% |
| 2016 | 61,611 | Tyres 28% |
| 2015 | 63,946 | Tyres 31% |
| 2014 | 60,386 | Tyres 33% |
| 2013 | 55,931 | Brakes 36% |
| 2012 | 43,371 | Brakes 38% |
| 2011 | 40,106 | Brakes 38% |
| 2010 | 34,094 | Brakes 38% |
| 2009 | 20,325 | Brakes 39% |
| 2008 | 13,037 | Brakes 39% |
| 2007 | 16,415 | Brakes 40% |
| 2006 | 10,975 | Brakes 41% |
| 2005 | 12,409 | Brakes 42% |
| 2004 | 12,508 | Suspension 41% |
| 2003 | 9,177 | Suspension 43% |
| 2002 | 3,092 | Suspension 41% |
| 2001 | 2,186 | Suspension 36% |
| 2000 | 1,629 | Suspension 36% |
| 1999 | 1,467 | Suspension 39% |
| 1998 | 1,645 | Lights and electrics 34% |
| 1997 | 937 | Suspension 36% |
| 1996 | 1,509 | Brakes 30% |
| 1995 | 2,249 | Suspension 29% |
| 1994 | 1,998 | Suspension 29% |
| 1993 | 541 | Suspension 32% |
| 1992 | 128 | Brakes 29% |
| 1990 | 114 | Suspension 28% |