Mercedes-Benz has won three awards at the 2019 What Car? Used Car of the Year awards, including the top accolade, Best Used Car of the Year.

The E-Class Estate (2017-present) was named ‘Best Used Car of the Year’, as well as ‘Best Used Estate Car of the Year’. The S-Class (2014-present) was named ‘Best Used Luxury Car of the Year’.

The E-Class Estate was also shortlisted as ‘Best Used Estate Car for less than £27,000’, while the S-Class won the ‘Best Used Luxury Car for less than £40,000’ category.

On top of this, the Mercedes-Benz E 350 e (2017-2018) was shortlisted for the ‘Best Used Green Car for less than £40,000’ category, while the Mercedes-AMG GT (2015-present) was shortlisted for the ‘Best Used Sports Car for less than £120,000’. 

Mercedes-Benz Cars UK’s director of remarketing  Krishan Bodhani said: “The E-Class and S-Class are both are perfect examples of what Mercedes-Benz does best, combining clever technology with competitive running costs and a luxurious interior.”

The E-Class was praised for its innovative technology, interior comfort, efficient engines and low running costs. The S-Class was commended for its excellent ride quality, comfortable interior and reliability. 

What Car? Editor Steve Huntingford said: “When judging the estate category, practicality was foremost in our judges’ minds, but what lent the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate the win was how much more it offers.