2022 Mercedes-Benz E 220 Sport D Mhev Auto 2.0L Electric diesel · PO22 WWE

A clean slate of four consecutive passes with no advisories or failures recorded across the October 2023, October 2024, October 2025 and December 2025 tests defines the mechanical narrative of this E 220. The December 2025 pass is particularly telling, as it represents a second inspection within roughly two months of the earlier October 2025 pass, both completed with zero defects recorded. While MOT records alone cannot confirm internal mechanical health beyond what is tested on the day, the absence of any flagged brake, suspension, tyre, exhaust, lighting or corrosion items across the available history suggests no immediate statutory concerns were raised at the time of examination. With four clean tests on file and no warning trends emerging, the documented roadworthiness track record is consistent and untroubled. The recorded mileage of 90,179 miles on a four-year-old vehicle equates to approximately 22,545 miles per year, which sits firmly in high-mileage territory for this age group. A typical E-Class of this vintage might be expected to accumulate between 10,000 and 15,000 miles annually, so this car is being used at roughly one and a half to two times that rate. The MOT history shows tests spaced roughly twelve months apart from 2023 through 2025, with no unusual gaps that would suggest prolonged off-road storage, and mileage progression consistent with steady, sustained use. High annual mileage such as this places proportionately greater demand on the MHEV diesel drivetrain, the 9G-Tronic automatic transmission, brake discs and pads, suspension bushes and coil springs, tyres, and the 48V mild-hybrid ancillary components including the integrated starter-generator and its associated belt drive. Although the MOT test does not inspect engine internals, transmission function or hybrid battery state, the usage profile alone warrants particular attention to areas of wear that increase with mileage accumulation. On a physical inspection and test drive, particular scrutiny should be directed toward brake feel and pedal response. Even though no brake defects have been flagged, high-mileage E-Class vehicles are prone to worn front discs causing pedal judder under firm braking, and binding calipers producing pulling to one side or excessive heat generation after sustained stops. Listen for any scraping, grinding or squealing that might suggest pad material nearing the backing plate. Inspect the discs visually for a pronounced lip at the outer edge, a bluish heat-discolouration tint, or surface scoring that would indicate replacement is imminent. Tyre condition should be checked across all four corners and the spare or spacesaver if fitted, looking for uneven shoulder wear which can point to misalignment of the rear suspension geometry or worn front suspension components, both common on high-mileage rear-wheel-drive Mercedes products. Suspension and steering refinement deserve equal focus. Push down firmly on each corner and release, watching for any continued bouncing or knocking that would indicate weakened dampers or worn top mounts. Over speed bumps and uneven surfaces, listen for clonks from the front lower control arms, anti-roll bar drop links and thrust arms, as these are known wear items on the W213 platform. Steering should remain precise and free of vibration or looseness through the straight-ahead and cornering phases, with no clunks when turning on full lock which might indicate worn tie rod or track rod ends. The diesel engine should be observed from cold start for excessive smoke, ticking or rough running, and once at operating temperature for any misfires, hesitation or transmission hesitation on part-throttle upshifts. Finally, a careful inspection of the underbody, sills, wheel arches and subframe mounting points is worthwhile given the high annual mileage, looking for any surface corrosion or bubbling beneath the paint that may have developed since the most recent MOT examination.