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Used Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Inspection checklist

Pick the model year you are going to see. Each sheet lists the checks for the problems owners reported on that year, in the order you would do them at the car. Owners filed 469 complaints across these 7 years; the 2018 drew the most.

Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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Problems that follow the E-Class from year to year

Each of these is a top-three complaint area in at least two model years. Darker cells mean more complaints that year. Whatever year you are looking at, give these extra time.

Area2018201920202021202220232024Total
Electrical118263636
Engine6533421
Transmission53222418
Wheels and tires4425217
Steering73313

E-Class generations and updates

First years of a new generation and mid-cycle updates are marked. Each year links to its checklist.

  1. Sixth generation

    2023–2023

  2. Fifth generation

    2016–2023

    2020 update: Design updates and new technology; Improved performance options

Mileages where E-Class problems start

From owner reports for each model year, lowest mileage first. Compare these with the odometer of the car you are seeing.

Typical mileageProblemYear
196–3,400 miles48-volt battery failure2021
9,000–22,000 milesAMG wheel inner-lip cracks2018
15,000–22,000 milesTransmission failure2021

Every E-Class recall to confirm

49 recalls cover the E-Classyears on this site. Open a campaign number for NHTSA's full notice. 22 campaigns span more than one model year. 2 told owners not to drive or to park outside until repaired.

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