Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2016–2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class W213. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Coolant loss, rising temperature, engine warning light, or a brake pedal that feels harder than usual.
Warm the car fully, then brake several times from normal town speeds and note pedal feel.
£1,400
Petrol smell around the front of the car, occasional warning light, rough running, or in some cases few obvious signs before a leak is found.
Start it from cold, let it idle for a minute, then stop and stand by the front wings and bonnet area.
£250
Damp headlining or footwells, misting windows, musty smell, water in the boot well, or odd electrical behaviour after rain or washing.
Use the climate controls, then drive the car and notice the cabin smell and how quickly the glass clears.
£800
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2016–2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class W213, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.
The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.
Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.
The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.
Or enter the vehicle manually