Used Mercedes E-Class 2016-2024 reliability
Category: Luxury car
The E-Class is elegant, classy, well equipped and good to drive, and great value used
![Used Mercedes-Benz E-Class 16-present](https://media.whatcar.com/662x440/migration/reviews/ec5e3a4f3e62a9560d7670dd8460beeefe505536.jpg)
What should I look for in a used Mercedes E-Class saloon?
Check the exterior of the car carefully for any scuffs and dents; the E-Class is a surprisingly long car that may well have been used in tight car parks. Make sure all electrical equipment works as it should. Also check the alloy wheels for any kerb damage.
![Used Mercedes-Benz E-Class 16-present](https://media.whatcar.com/migration/reviews/0ba74e96a0f8b4281b75ace1fc027b430fb24899.jpg)
What are the most common problems with a used Mercedes E-Class saloon?
The engine may lose power
Due to an engine management software issue, examples built from the start of production to 31 May 2016 could lose power without warning and coast to a halt. Find out from your Mercedes dealer if yours is affected because it'll need to have an update performed to prevent this from happening.
Vehicle may cut out
This recall is different from the previously mentioned one and involves an issue where the rear seat bench affects the electrical wiring for the fuel pump that lives under the back seats. This means that the fuel supply can be cut to the engine and cause it to stall. It affects E-Class' manufactured from the start of production until 31 August 2016.
![Mercedes E-Class saloon '16-pres rear seat](https://media.whatcar.com/wc-image/2020-09/mercedes_e-class_saloon_16-pres_rear_seat.jpg)
Is a used Mercedes E-Class saloon reliable?
The current version of the E-Class finished in an excellent third place out of nine cars in the luxury car class in our most recent What Car? Reliability Survey.
Mercedes-Benz as a brand finished a disappointing 24th out of 30 manufacturers in the same survey.
If you'd like to see the full reliability list, head to the What Car? Reliability Survey pages for more information.