2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE in Europe: registrations, MOT and licensing

Other years

202220232024 2025

New registrations in Europe by year (European Environment Agency) · a year gets its own page when at least three European sources cover it

Problems owners report

Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.

Engine and engine cooling1

NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported

In the Netherlands

1,156 first registered in 2023 are on Dutch roads; 25% arrived later as imports. Median list price when new: €89,346.

7.2%had an APK defect recorded since June 2022

98.8%logical odometer history

15.2%with a recall still open

Most common APK defects

Colours

Grey 55%Black 33%Blue 7%White 3%Green 1%Red 1%

RDW Open Data: registered vehicles and APK defects (CC0) · defect descriptions in the RDW's Dutch wording

In the United Kingdom

1,859 cars built in 2023 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 17 more were declared off the road (SORN).

1,859licensed, end of 2025

99%of those still registered are on the road

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

In Finland

1,515 of these cars first registered in 2023 were in use in Finland on 30 Jun 2026, with an average of 41,000 km on the odometer at their last inspection.

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

In New Zealand

83 2023 cars are on the New Zealand register.

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

Crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-star results for 4 variants; not yet fully rated. Rollover risk is the estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

Variant	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 4 DR AWD	—	—	—	—
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE 4 DR RWD	—	—	—	—
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV AWD	—	—	—	—
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV RWD	—	—	—	—

Electronic stability control: Standard
Forward collision warning: Standard
Lane departure warning: Standard
Best overall rating: —

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

Service bulletins

What Mercedes-Benz told its dealers about the 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE: known faults, fixes and updates.

Bulletin	Summary
10232330	Complaint The surface-flush door handle sometimes does not retract when the vehicle is locked. It is only after repeated locking operation that the problematic door handle retracts. Cause Motor fault detection (FC B185E96 or B185D96) is triggered in the bearing bracket electronics of the surface-flush door handle (A17/x) during the retracting movement and an adjustment for this cycle is prevented. Remedy Replace bearing bracket of surface-flush door handle on problematic door.
10231044	Check seam seal in left front wheel arch, rework if necessary
10231039	Complaint The display in the Lower Multifunction Steering Wheel Button Group (A74/2) may be completely or partially inoperable (see attached picture). Note: There is no loss of vehicle functionality due to this complaint Cause The complaint may occur when a new user profile is created in MBUX. Remedy Immediate measure: Perform a user data reset of the MBUX Multimedia System (settings -> system -> reset). Long-term measure: Updated AMG Drive Unit (N145/1) software is under development. NOTE: Do not replace parts for this complaint
10231037	Complaint Traffic Light View is intermittently inoperable after updating the MBUX Multimedia System (A26/17) to E316.5. Cause Previously available MBUX software release. Remedy A new software remedy is currently available. Please update the head unit software to version E329.5 or newer.
10231036	Complaint The "Ambient Light Warning Assistance Inoperative" warning message is displayed in the instrument cluster and the light-emitting diode strips are not working. This message is set by the active ambient lighting control unit (N162/1), when a light-emitting diode strip is missing or where a fault is detected in the light-emitting diode strip. Cause The following causes are possible: 1. Rework in active ambient lighting area. The ambient lighting is switched on and the connectors are disconnected from the wiring harness.NO fault code is stored. 2. Fault code 123X87 (communicatio
10231033	Complaint Sliding sunroof panel of panoramic sliding sunroof reversed (temporarily, once, multiple times) during closing process without entrapment event. Cause Cause: It is not possible to save the relearning process for force progression after each actuation. A, e.g. mechanical sluggishness caused by aging cannot be compensated for here. Further analyses: Information from the control unit log of the panoramic roof control unit (TSSR223) is still required in a TIPS case. Remedy Remedy: Normalize panoramic roof with diagnostic system and carry out teach-in run for automatic reversin
10231032	Complaint Tailgate opens unintentionally. Cause Accidental or unnoticed activation of the button to open the tailgate on the vehicle key. E.g. when stored in trouser pocket, handbag etc. Remedy As of the 6th generation, the vehicle key can be recoded so that the tailgate no longer opens as a result of a long press on the button, but by double-clicking on the button instead.
10231022	Complaint Noises when reversing slowly < 4 mph (squeaking) Cause There is a seal in the electric drivetrain that seals off the coolant system from the electric motor. This seal is moistened with coolant during forward travel. As a result of the change in rotational direction when reversing slowly, it may be the case that this sealing ring is no longer moistened. Squeaking noises may occur as a result of the so-called "stick-slip effect". This behavior does not impact the function or durability of the sealing ring and electric drivetrain. Remedy Do not replace any parts. Explain th
10227155	Check seam seal in left front wheel arch, rework if necessary
10225821	Complaint The flush-mounted door handle could jam when it is pulled out and may move in a jerky manner when doing so. In the area of the paneling section of the door, paint damage could be present (picture 1) and/or an abrasion point could be present at the door handle (picture 2) Cause The door handle could be misaligned in the y direction and/or the z direction (picture 3); as a result, the door handle could brush the door at the paneling section of the door. Remedy 1.) Loosen screws from bearing bracket (picture 4, step 1). 2.) Remove bearing bracket (see picture 4, step 2) from
10222484	Complaint The customer may have one or more of the following complaints: Toll system inoperative. The system cannot be activated. The toll system cannot log into the payment system provider. The required toll service app is unavailable The message "service currently not available" is displayed after selecting the "Toll Service" app Cause The serial number of the toll transponder is not stored in VeDoc. Without the serial number, the system cannot log into the provider. Remedy Perform initial start-up of the Toll System control unit (A50/6) using XENTRY Diagnosis.
10222482	Complaint No sound from any speakers, regardless of audio source. Cause Incompatible software module (A2979033902) installed on Sound Amp (N40/3). Remedy Perform a software update of the Sound Amp (N40/3) to flash the correct software module (A2979031001) Note for model series 295 only: If the necessary software is not found through XENTRY Diagnosis then open a Diagnosis XSF ticket to request an FSF
10222477	Complaint When attempting to open the trunk lid or the tailgate, the trunk lock unlocks, but there is no actuation of the trunk control/tailgate control drive unit (M51/3). Cause Faulty microswitch signal at trunk lock. In the event of a problem, the status of the trunk lock (picture 1) does not change during opening/closing of the trunk lid or tailgate. The function of the interior trunk release is not affected. Replace trunk lock (A85/5)
10222476	Complaint The surface-flush door handle sometimes does not retract when the vehicle is locked. It is only after repeated locking operation that the door handle retracts. Cause Motor fault detection (FC B18D96) is triggered in the bearing bracket electronics of the surface-flush door handle (A17/x) during the retracting movement and an adjustment for this cycle is prevented. Remedy Replace bearing bracket of surface-flush door handle.
10222461	Complaint Height adjustment of electric steering column adjustment jammed in the top/bottom adjustment position (e.g. with Easy Entry function). Cause Height adjustment moves to the top/bottom limit stop and jams. Remedy There are 2 repair procedures to follow depending on vehicle (differentiated according to model and vehicle manufacturing date) 1. Replace repair kit for steering column height adjustment 2. Perform software update of driver's seat control unit
10217153	Complaint A leak is present in the system; however, it is difficult to locate. Cause On some vehicles, repair connections have been implemented at the compressed-air lines as part of the factory rework. These are wrapped in the wiring harness and are therefore difficult to find and to access Remedy Check air suspension for leaks. If no obvious leaks are found in the system, then prior to replacing the component part, first expose the air lines in the wiring harness and check these for leak tightness.

NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)

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