Last updated: 2026-10-10

Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models — Ranked in 2026

We ranked every Mercedes-Benz model and year in our database by reliability score. The average Mercedes-Benz scores 60/100 across all models and years. The 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the most reliable Mercedes-Benz with a score of 82/100.

Mercedes-Benz Reliability Rankings

#VehicleBest YearScoreRatingRecallsComplaints / 10kMaint. RatingEst. Repair Cost
12026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class202682/100Excellent0—3.5$908/yr
22026 Mercedes-Benz GLC202677/100Good2—3.5$807/yr
32026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class202676/100Good0—3$908/yr
42022 Mercedes-Benz GLB202275/100Good05.63$908/yr
52023 Mercedes-Benz GLB202374/100Good07.23$908/yr
62022 Mercedes-Benz GLC202273/100Good27.83.5$807/yr
72024 Mercedes-Benz GLC202472/100Good73.13.5$807/yr
82024 Mercedes-Benz GLB202472/100Good12.73$908/yr
92019 Mercedes-Benz GLE201970/100Good60.62.5$908/yr
102023 Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger Van202370/100Good0—2.5$908/yr
112023 Mercedes-Benz GLE202370/100Good50.82.5$908/yr
122024 Mercedes-Benz GLE202470/100Good81.62.5$908/yr
132018 Mercedes-Benz GLE201869/100Good91.52.5$908/yr
142024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class202469/100Good75.63.5$908/yr
152021 Mercedes-Benz GLC202168/100Good910.63.5$807/yr
162019 Mercedes-Benz GLC201968/100Good2816.43.5$807/yr
172022 Mercedes-Benz GLE202268/100Good111.72.5$908/yr
182023 Mercedes-Benz GLC202367/100Good1114.23.5$807/yr
192022 Mercedes-Benz A-Class202265/100Good13.42$908/yr
202021 Mercedes-Benz GLB202165/100Good1011.23$908/yr
212026 Mercedes-Benz GLE202665/100Good1—2.5$908/yr
222021 Mercedes-Benz GLE202165/100Good222.32.5$908/yr
232018 Mercedes-Benz GLC201865/100Good1513.63.5$807/yr
242026 Mercedes-Benz CLA202664/100Good0—2$908/yr
252026 Mercedes-Benz A-Class202664/100Good0—2$908/yr
262020 Mercedes-Benz GLC202064/100Good3627.23.5$807/yr
272024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class202463/100Good122.73$908/yr
282023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class202363/100Good5—3$908/yr
292024 Mercedes-Benz EQS202461/100Good413.42$908/yr
302024 Mercedes-Benz EQE202461/100Good517.22$908/yr
312020 Mercedes-Benz GLE202061/100Good363.42.5$908/yr
322022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class202260/100Good8—3$908/yr
332020 Mercedes-Benz GLB202059/100Mixed1924.23$908/yr
342020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class202059/100Mixed911.72$908/yr
352021 Mercedes-Benz A-Class202158/100Mixed1513.62$908/yr
362022 Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger Van202257/100Mixed5—2.5$908/yr
372021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class202156/100Mixed30—3$908/yr
382023 Mercedes-Benz EQE202356/100Mixed1028.42$908/yr
392020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class202056/100Mixed26—3$908/yr
402020 Mercedes-Benz CLA202056/100Mixed6211.02$908/yr
412019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class201955/100Mixed1326.32$908/yr
422021 Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger Van202155/100Mixed7—2.5$908/yr
432018 Mercedes-Benz E-Class201855/100Mixed72—3$908/yr
442019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class201954/100Mixed42—3$908/yr
452020 Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger Van202054/100Mixed8—2.5$908/yr
462023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class202353/100Mixed8363.93.5$908/yr
472019 Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger Van201952/100Mixed12—2.5$908/yr
482023 Mercedes-Benz EQS202352/100Mixed868.82$908/yr
492018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class201851/100Mixed11594.53.5$908/yr
502019 Mercedes-Benz C-Class201950/100Mixed16197.63.5$908/yr
512024 Mercedes-Benz A-Class202450/100Mixed769.32$908/yr
522018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class201848/100Mixed10—2$908/yr
532022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class202247/100Mixed82103.63.5$908/yr
542021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class202147/100Mixed149101.93.5$908/yr
552018 Mercedes-Benz CLA201846/100Mixed11558.82$908/yr
562021 Mercedes-Benz CLA202145/100Mixed14931.52$908/yr
572024 Mercedes-Benz CLA202444/100Mixed8—2$908/yr
582019 Mercedes-Benz CLA201944/100Mixed19655.12$908/yr
592022 Mercedes-Benz EQS202244/100Mixed14270.32$908/yr
602020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class202043/100Mixed170150.13.5$908/yr
612022 Mercedes-Benz CLA202238/100Risky76—2$908/yr

Model Summaries

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

Reliability is mixed, and well below average among sedans on the site. The reports that matter most are shifters that will not leave Park and sudden acceleration while parking. Skip the 2018 and 2024 model years. The 2022 is the one to buy, with just 2 owner complaints and 1 recall on record.

Average score: 57/100. Best year: 2022 (65/100). 7 years tracked.

All A-Classyears →Years to avoid →

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Mixed overall and well below average among sedans, the C-Class is a risky used buy in 2020 and 2021, when cylinder head failures and fires show up in owner filings. Across all years, a failed crankcase ventilation valve that lights the check engine lamp is the common engine complaint, and some transmissions drop into neutral while driving. The 2024 model year is the one to favor.

Average score: 55/100. Best year: 2024 (69/100). 8 years tracked.

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Mercedes-Benz CLA

Reliability is mixed, and the CLA sits well below other sedans on the site. The 2020 model year is the pick, with far fewer owner complaints than 2018, 2019 or 2021, while 2022 is the year to skip. Watch for transmissions that drop into Neutral while driving and a crankcase ventilation fault that lights the check engine lamp, often just after warranty ends.

Average score: 48/100. Best year: 2020 (56/100). 7 years tracked.

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Owner complaints and recall records put this midsize sedan in good standing, but it trails most other sedans on the site. The 2018 and 2019 model years draw the most trouble, including blank instrument clusters and sudden electrical shutdowns. Later years look cleaner, and 2024 is the pick. Watch for crankcase ventilation valve failures that set a check engine light and leak oil.

Average score: 60/100. Best year: 2024 (63/100). 8 years tracked.

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Mercedes-Benz EQE

Used EQE shoppers get a sedan that ranks well below average among sedans on the site, with mixed standing overall. The 2024 model year is the better buy. The biggest worry is the electrical system, where cars lose power while driving, often around 40 to 45 mph, sometimes within the first few thousand miles. On 2024 cars, also check the tires for sidewall bubbles.

Average score: 59/100. Best year: 2024 (61/100). 2 years tracked.

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Mercedes-Benz EQS

Reliability is mixed and sits well below other sedans on the site. The complaints that matter most are sudden hard braking and false automatic emergency braking, often with no warning light. Buyers should skip 2022 and favor 2024, which has far fewer reports. Doors that unlatch while driving and electrical shutdowns also turn up in owner filings.

Average score: 52/100. Best year: 2024 (61/100). 3 years tracked.

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Mercedes-Benz GLB

Good overall as a used luxury SUV, with the 2022 and 2023 years standing strongest and the 2020 the one to skip. Early cars have rear spoilers that come off at speed and instrument clusters that go blank while driving. Independent repair-cost data puts yearly upkeep near $908. Some owners also report cylinder head and valve failures, so check service history.

Average score: 69/100. Best year: 2022 (75/100). 5 years tracked.

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Mercedes-Benz GLC

Reliability is good overall and close to average for SUVs, but two faults stand out: a check engine light from a crankcase vent fault, and a transmission that drops into Neutral while moving. The 2020 model year is the one to avoid because of cylinder head failures. The 2022 is the better pick. Repairs average about $807 a year.

Average score: 69/100. Best year: 2022 (73/100). 8 years tracked.

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Mercedes-Benz GLE

Cylinder head failure, often near 50,000 miles, is the costliest risk on the GLE, with repairs quoted from $7,000 to $13,500. Skip the 2020, which also lets water into the footwells. The 2024 is the better buy, and 2019 and 2023 also rate well. Standing is good, though below average among SUVs on the site.

Average score: 67/100. Best year: 2024 (70/100). 8 years tracked.

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Mercedes-Benz Metris Passenger Van

Reliability is mixed and below average among vans. The 2023 is the pick, with no recalls or owner complaints on file, while 2019 is the year to skip after a rear tire blowout at highway speed and recall repairs that sat undone. Fuel system complaints, mostly about recall parts being unavailable, also show up on the 2022.

Average score: 58/100. Best year: 2023 (70/100). 5 years tracked.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most reliable Mercedes-Benz?
Based on our data, the 2026 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the most reliable Mercedes-Benz with a score of 82/100 ("Excellent"). It has 0 recalls and 0 owner complaints.
Are Mercedes-Benz vehicles reliable?
Mercedes-Benz vehicles have an average reliability score of 60/100 across all models and years in our database. Individual models vary, so checking the specific model year you're considering is important.
Which Mercedes-Benz models should I avoid?
Based on our data, these Mercedes-Benz model-years are statistical outliers within their lines: 2020 GLC (64/100), 2020 GLE (61/100), 2020 GLB (59/100), 2018 E-Class (55/100), 2019 E-Class (54/100), 2019 Metris Passenger Van (52/100), 2024 A-Class (50/100), 2018 A-Class (48/100), 2022 C-Class (47/100), 2022 EQS (44/100), 2020 C-Class (43/100), 2022 CLA (38/100). These have higher recall counts and complaint volumes relative to their siblings.
How do Mercedes-Benz repair costs compare?
Repair costs vary by model. Check the detailed rankings table above for estimated annual repair costs for each Mercedes-Benz model year.

How we score Mercedes-Benz model years

Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.

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