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Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Model years 1992–2008 in the US safety record. No model year stands out in owner complaints. Fewest complaints: 1993, 2002, 2008.

298owner complaints
9recall campaigns
139service bulletins
16model years on record

Complaints by model year

Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.

’92’94’96’98’00’02’04’06’92’95’98’01’04’08

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026

New York safety inspections

Share of first inspections failed on safety, by model year. Older cars fail more as miles build up, so compare each year with the average car of the same year. Best against its own year: 2025.

0.0%0.8%1.5%’94’96’98’00’02’04’06’08’10’12’14’16’18’20’22’24’25’26’270.0%0.0%0.8%1.5%’94’97’00’03’06’09’12’15’18’21’24’25’270.0%

NY DMV Vehicle Inspections, initial inspections since Aug 2021 · how we count

Year by year

Model yearComplaintsRecallsBulletinsCrashes · fires
2008 E-Class5040 · 0
2006 E-Class10181 · 0
2005 E-Class93220 · 0
2004 E-Class154282 · 0
2003 E-Class454223 · 0
2002 E-Class8050 · 0
2001 E-Class15061 · 0
2000 E-Class34061 · 0
1999 E-Class13160 · 0
1998 E-Class24061 · 0
1997 E-Class38151 · 0
1996 E-Class16140 · 0
1995 E-Class21140 · 2
1994 E-Class38140 · 5
1993 E-Class7140 · 1
19920150 · 0

A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections

Most common problems

  • Electrical system95
  • Suspension55
  • Engine and engine cooling35
  • Service brakes, hydraulic27
  • Structure18
  • Power train17
  • Fuel system, gasoline17
  • Fuel/propulsion system16

NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years

Fatal crashes in the US

From 2020 to 2023, 439 E-Class vehicles were involved in crashes on US public roads in which someone died, and 225 people died inside them. These are counts, not crash rates: a model with more cars on the road shows up more often, and people killed outside the vehicle are not counted here.

Model yearVehicles in fatal crashesDeaths in the vehicleRolled over
2023211
2022300
2021921
2020622
20191350
201823105
20171473
20162183
20151051
201433133
20132495
20122692
201133218
201028132
2009740
20081871
200722171
20061584
20051540
20042093
200319123
20021172
200118122
200014114
19991274
1998792
1997542
1996440
1995541
1994210

NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), crash years 2020–2023 (public domain) · how we count

Crash-test ratings by year

NHTSA 5-star results for 15 model-year variants; 7 of 10 rated variants score five stars overall. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

YearVariantOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
20262026 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS 4 DR N/A AWD————0.0 %
20242024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR AWD————0.0 %
20232023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR AWD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★9.7 %
20222022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★9.7 %
20212021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★9.7 %
20202020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★9.7 %
20192019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4 DR 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★9.7 %
20182018 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS SW 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★9.7 %
20172017 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS SW 4WD★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★9.7 %
20162016 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS SW 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★9.9 %
20152015 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS SW 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★9.9 %
20142014 Mercedes-Benz E-CLASS SW 4WD★★★★☆★★★★☆★★★★★★★★★★9.9 %
20132013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2 DR 4WD————0.0 %
20122012 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2 DR AWD————0.0 %
20112011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2 DR AWD————0.0 %

NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), api.nhtsa.gov · US federal work, public domain

In New Zealand

4,702 E-Class cars are on the New Zealand register; 72% arrived as used imports.

Model yearRegisteredSold new in NZUsed imports
202620200
202546460
202443411
202330262
202238362
202180782
2020897514
201917212544
201824814896
2017412201203
2016294124162
201521657155
201433079241
201333062258
20122236207
20112480242
20104610440
20092990285
200894092
20071690163
20062990289
20051880181
2004100095
200345139
200220018
200117014
200012012
199928027
199834034
199721020

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0

In the Netherlands

41,701 E-Class cars are on Dutch roads; 51% arrived later as imports, and 7,526 still have a recall open. Open a year for APK defects, odometer checks and colours.

First registeredOn the roadImportedMedian list price
20266303%€87,544
20251,41138%€88,343
20241,57050%€87,205
202364153%€82,203
202290657%€75,170
20211,47058%€75,462
20201,37157%€72,621
20192,01143%€68,970
20182,59455%€73,674
20172,95155%€72,497
20162,61543%€66,548
20151,20558%€64,420
20141,51762%€66,750
20131,80659%€65,536
20121,58062%€63,846
20112,11355%€64,459
20102,65861%€69,866
20091,59460%€74,500
200862955%€70,635
200797350%€73,727
20061,14543%€71,369
20051,16648%€70,152
20041,59842%€76,369
20031,68543%€83,436
20021,06142%€71,458
200130536%€75,017
200034143%€76,616
199935039%€76,313
199845941%€71,087
199723254%€70,520

RDW Open Data: registered vehicles (CC0) · list price is the manufacturer's catalogue price when new

In Finland

42,643 E-Class cars were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026: 15% petrol, 85% diesel; 12% of all are hybrids. Mileage is the odometer reading at the last inspection.

First registeredIn useAverage mileage
202670—
202525632,000 km
202460237,000 km
2023519109,000 km
2022657127,000 km
20211,265117,000 km
20201,475141,000 km
20191,755172,000 km
20182,256179,000 km
20173,185204,000 km
20161,951224,000 km
20151,285276,000 km
20142,201295,000 km
20132,642287,000 km
20121,921317,000 km
20112,732318,000 km
20103,274326,000 km
20092,302333,000 km
20081,319402,000 km
20071,800392,000 km
20061,851401,000 km
20051,458403,000 km
20041,954404,000 km
20032,005415,000 km
2002770392,000 km
2001214373,000 km
2000294369,000 km
1999195345,000 km
1998178322,000 km
199783285,000 km

Traficom (Finnish Transport and Communications Agency), open data on vehicles in use, 30 Jun 2026 · CC BY 4.0

Road collisions in Great Britain

From 2021 to 2025, 4,541 E-Class cars were involved in road collisions in Great Britain that injured someone and were reported to the police. 55 of those collisions were fatal and 853 caused serious injuries. As with any count, models with more cars on British roads appear more often.

YearCars in injury collisionsFatalSerious
20257935174
202471311142
20231,00516177
20221,04910209
202198113151

Department for Transport, STATS19 road safety data 2021–2025 · Open Government Licence v3.0 · how we count

In the United Kingdom

213,126 E-Class cars were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, by year of manufacture.

BuiltLicensedOff the road (SORN)
20252,40230
20241,90653
20231,744102
20222,792164
20215,253408
20208,644387
201917,063734
201818,114842
201719,512972
201618,942868
201519,6231,066
201418,7151,750
201317,0252,529
201212,9102,210
201111,5382,371
20109,6102,331
20095,5581,591
20083,5331,129
20074,2711,813
20062,6791,610
20052,9232,122
20042,8192,575
20031,9772,626
20026211,517
20014521,478
20003181,209
19992711,303
19983441,488
1997180987
1996330950

Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124) · Open Government Licence v3.0

MOT test results in Great Britain

7,390 E-Class cars took their annual MOT test in 2023; 86% passed first time, against 88% for all cars of the same ages. Older cars fail more often, so compare a year with the same year of other cars.

First registeredTestsPassed first timeAll cars that yearAverage mileage
202225396%93%40,400 mi
202170793%91%40,400 mi
20204,22285%88%32,800 mi
20192,20886%86%41,300 mi

DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests of cars only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail

New registrations in Europe

1,118,006 new Mercedes-Benz E-Class cars registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland between 2010 and 2022, from the European Environment Agency's CO₂ monitoring of every new car. In 2022 the largest markets were Germany (23,987), Poland (1,543), Sweden (1,343).

YearNew carsLargest marketsMass kgCO₂ g/kmPower kW
202235,055Germany, Poland, Sweden1,970121 (WLTP)167
202144,893Germany, Sweden, Poland1,929124 (WLTP)162
202068,229Germany, United Kingdom, Sweden1,895133 (WLTP)160
2019105,008Germany, United Kingdom, Sweden1,841159 (WLTP)166
2018112,944Germany, United Kingdom, Sweden1,784172 (WLTP)160
2017122,217Germany, United Kingdom, Italy1,763126 (NEDC)157
201696,683Germany, United Kingdom, Sweden1,767—143
201581,267Germany, United Kingdom, France1,824—143
201495,760Germany, United Kingdom, France1,813—146
2013102,289Germany, United Kingdom, France1,804—145
201258,992United Kingdom, Germany, France1,768—143
201164,241United Kingdom, France, Italy1,771—144
2010130,428Germany, United Kingdom, France1,780——

Averages are weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value (NEDC until the WLTP switch). European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · re-use permitted with acknowledgement

Real-world fuel consumption

101,698 Mercedes-Benz E-Class cars registered in Europe between 2021 and 2024 report their fuel use through the on-board meter. Diesel hybrid versions average 6.5 l/100 km on the road, against 5.3 l/100 km in the official WLTP test — 22% more. Plug-in hybrids use 5.9 l/100 km against 1.2 l/100 km on paper, with 17% of their distance covered with the engine off.

FuelCarsOn the roadWLTPDifferenceAverage distance so far
Petrol1,35214.712.3+19%37,000 km
Petrol hybrid15,8599.68.1+19%32,000 km
Diesel24,9716.75.9+15%81,000 km
Diesel hybrid24,9776.55.3+22%42,000 km
Plug-in hybrid34,5395.91.2+414%50,000 km

Litres per 100 km: total fuel used divided by total distance driven, from the car's own fuel consumption meter (OBFCM), collected in 2024 by the manufacturers, mostly remotely, and by national authorities. WLTP figures are the type-approval CO₂ values converted to litres. Hybrids, including mild hybrids, do not plug in; plug-in hybrid figures include the distance driven on electricity. European Environment Agency, Real-world CO₂ emissions from cars and vans · CC BY 4.0

What it costs in fuel

On real-world figures the diesel hybrid Mercedes-Benz E-Class uses 6.5 litres per 100 km, so 15,000 km a year takes about 970 litres: €2,192 at this week's average price in Germany, its largest market in Europe.

CountryDiesel hybridDieselPetrol hybridPetrolPetrol per litreDiesel per litre
Germany€2,192€2,281€3,148€4,801€2.18€2.27
United Kingdom£1,929£2,006£2,522£3,847£1.75£1.99
France€2,270€2,361€3,220€4,911€2.23€2.35
Italy€2,171€2,259€2,912€4,442€2.02€2.24
Sweden€1,974€2,054€2,369€3,614€1.64€2.04
United States$1,604$1,669$1,635$2,494$1.13$1.66

Fuel for 15,000 km (9,300 miles) a year at real-world consumption. Pump prices with taxes, week of 19 October 2026: European Commission Weekly Oil Bulletin, UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, US Energy Information Administration. Non-euro EU prices are in euros as the Bulletin publishes them.

Work it out for your driving

Compare running costs of other models

EU safety alerts

Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the E-Class in at least 12 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.

SR/01626/26 · Injuries12 Jun 2026 · A-class, A-class AMG, B--class, C-class, C-class AMG, CLA, CLA AMG, CLE, E-class and others

The wheel bolts were not tightened in accordance with the torque specifications. The bolts and the wheel assembly could detach while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of accidents. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and…

SR/02875/25 · Fire8 Aug 2025 · E-class, GLC-class

Specific 12V and 48V ground connection bolts may have been secured with incorrect torque, which may lead to the wiring harnesses being not properly secured. As a result the electrical resistance at the connection points could increase. The temperature may ther…

SR/02431/25 · Fire, Injuries4 Jul 2025 · C-CLASS, CLE, E-CLASS, EQE, EQE SUV, EQS, EQE SUV, GLC, S-CLASS, SL

An improperly reworked fuse box may lead to breaks in contact or incorrect fuse ratings. Therefore, systems connected to the fuse could fail, including the vehicle losing drive without warning as well as the restraint systems or the instrument cluster being co…

SR/00587/25 · Injuries14 Feb 2025 · E-Class, GLC

The welding of mounting brackets on rear axle carriers may break while driving, which can lead the bracket to become detached from the rear axle carrier. This can result in an impairment of the wheel guidance and driving stability, increasing the risk of accid…

SR/03711/24 · Injuries20 Dec 2024 · C-Class, E-Class, M-Class, S-Class, CLS, GLC, GLS, GLE, GLK, GL

The three aluminium screws of the steering box may corrode due to exposure to spray water and aggressive road-grit (salt) used for melting ice. Advanced corrosion could weaken the screws, leading to potential breakage during manoeuvring or parking. If all fixi…

A12/01979/24 · Fire2 Aug 2024 · E-Class, E-Class Coupe/Convertible, CLS, AMG GT 4-doors Coupe

The electrical connector of the transmission wiring harness may not have been correctly processed. This can lead to water entering the connector, which could cause short circuit and can create a thermal overload of the connector when the vehicle is parked, cau…

A12/00939/24 · Fire, Injuries19 Apr 2024 · AMG GT, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL, CLE, GLC, EQE SUV, EQE, EQS SUV, EQS

A fuse may be faulty, which can lead to engine failure or impairment of the restraint functions and instrument cluster. This increases the risk of an accident, injuries and fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market survei…

A12/00463/24 · Environment, Fire1 Mar 2024 · AMG GT 4-Door Coupé, CLS, E-Class

The 48V ground cable bolt in the engine compartment may be incorrectly secured. This could increase electrical transition resistance at the point of connection. As a result, the high electrical currents that can flow through this connection could increase the …

A12/02219/23 · Injuries15 Sept 2023 · AMG GT 4-Door (Coupé)-Class, CLS, E-Class, E-Class Coupé/Cabriolet

The exit warning function, which warns car occupants not to open doors when traffic is approaching, may malfunction. This creates a risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles a…

A12/00391/23 · Injuries24 Feb 2023 · C-Class, CLK, E-Class, CLS

Due to improper adhesive bonding of the glass panel to the sliding roof frame, the panel may detach from the moving vehicle, creating a risk of an accident, injuries. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of mo…

A12/01448/22 · Environment, Injuries21 Oct 2022 · SLK, C-Class, E-Class Coupé/Cabriolet, CLK, SL, G-Class

Faulty configurations of the control units (traction systems, signal recording triggering modules, engine control units and headlights) could cause one or more control units to malfunction, which could increase the risk of an accident. The exhaust emissions ex…

A12/01237/22 · Fire2 Sept 2022 · E-Class, E-Class Coupé/Cabriolet, CLS, AMG GT 4-door coupe

The seal for the special plug-in contact of the gearbox designed to protect against contact with moisture and splashing water is improperly installed. Thus splashed water can enter the socket contact when driving in wet conditions and can lead to a short circu…

Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0

Recalls

9 campaigns cover the E-Class.

08V303000 · Electrical system7 Jul 2008 · 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006

MERCEDES-BENZ IS RECALLING MY 2006-2008 M-CLASS, R-CLASS, MY 2005-2009 SLK-CLASS, MY 2005-2008 C-CLASS, MY 2003-2004 AND 2006-2008 CLK-CLASS, MY 2003-2008 E-CLASS, MY 2004 AND 2008 CL-CLASS, MY 2008 CLS-CLASS, MY 2004 AND 2007-2008 S-CLASS, MY 2003 G-CLASS, AND MY 2003-2004, 2006 AND 2009 SL-CLASS VEHICLES. A SOFTWARE CALIBRATION NUMBER (SCN) CODING RECEIVED ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES DURING A RECENT WORKSHOP VISIT WAS INCORRECT. DEPENDING ON THE MODEL YEAR AND MODEL AFFECTED, THE RESULTS OF AN INCORRECT SCN CODING CAN AFFECT A NUMBER OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND EMISSION FUNCTIONS INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF FUNCTIONS: (1) THE FUEL GAUGE READINGS MAY BE INCORRECT; (2) A STUCK FUEL-LEVEL SENSOR MAY NOT BE DISPLAYED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER; (3) THE OBD SYSTEM MAY CAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE INCORRECTLY; AND, (4) THE SPEEDOMETER MAY BE OUT OF TOLERANCE.

05V133000 · Service brakes, hydraulic1 Apr 2005 · 2003, 2004, 2005

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE SENSOTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL (SBC) SYSTEM MAY PREMATURELY SHIFT TO THE HYDRAULIC BACK-UP FUNCTION MODE, DUE TO DETERIORATION OF THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTION, OR DUE TO PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE HYDRAULIC PUMP.

04V296000 · Service brakes, hydraulic22 Jun 2004 · 2003, 2004, 2005

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE ELECTRONIC MONITORING SYSTEM OF THE SENSOTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL (SBC) IS DESIGNED TO MONITOR THE PRESSURE GRADIENT WITHIN THE HIGH PRESSURE LINE OF THE BRAKE SYSTEM. IF AN UNACCEPTABLE PRESSURE GRADIENT IS DETECTED, THE SYSTEM WILL SWITCH, AS IT IS DESIGNED TO DO, INTO THE HYDRAULIC FUNCTION MODE.

03V534000 · Seat belts19 Dec 2003 · 2004

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, SOME SEAT BELT BUCKLES MAY HAVE A BURR ON A METAL COMPONENT OF THE LOCKING MECHANISM. THE PRESENCE OF THE BURR COULD PREVENT THE SEAT BELT FROM LOCKING UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES.

03V289000 · Steering7 Aug 2003 · 2003

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE NUT ON THE BOLT WHICH CONNECTS THE STEERING GEAR TO THE STEERING COUPLING MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY.

00V388000 · Air bags28 Nov 2000 · 1997

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE EXPERIENCED SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYMENTS IN THE ABSENCE OF A CRASH.

98V256000 · Air bags14 Oct 1998 · 1999

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A WRONG CLAMP MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE WINDOW AIR BAG UNITS.

96V058000 · Engine and engine cooling4 Apr 1996 · 1996

THE DRIVE BELT PULLEY ON THE ENGINE CAN DEVELOP FATIGUE CRACKS IN THE METAL AND BREAK. IF THE DRIVE PULLEY BREAKS, THE CAR WOULD NOT HAVE ENGINE COOLING, BATTERY CHARGING, AND/OR POWER STEERING.

95V031000 · Electrical system21 Feb 1995 · 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995

THE FRONT PASSENGER METAL FOOT REST CAN, OVER TIME, ABRADE THROUGH THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE FOOT REST CAUSING THE WIRING HARNESS TO SHORT CIRCUIT.

NHTSA recalls