Mercedes-Benz E-Class MOT Results

Registered in 1981

70.6% pass rate

from 119 tests in 2021

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1981 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is unusually good or bad.

12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 5.0% fail on Headlamps
  - 5.0% fail on Headlamp
- 4.2% fail on Direction indicators
  - 4.2% fail on Flashing type
    - 3.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.84% fail on All direction indicators
- 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.84% fail on Stop lamp
- 0.84% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.84% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.84% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.84% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.84% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.84% fail on Battery(ies)
10% fail on Suspension
- 8.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1981 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.84% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.84% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 0.84% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.84% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.84% fail on Ball joint dust cover
6.7% fail on Brakes
- 3.4% fail on Brake performance
  - 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
    - 2.5% fail on Rbt
      - 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.84% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.84% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.84% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.84% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.84% fail on Rbt (sp)
- 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (10 times worse than other 1981 cars)
    - 1.7% fail on Brake pads (13 times worse than other 1981 cars)
- 0.84% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.84% fail on Flexible brake hoses
5.9% fail on Visibility
- 4.2% fail on Wipers
- 3.4% fail on Washers
5.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 2.5% fail on Exhaust system
- 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 1.7% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.84% fail on Hose
  - 0.84% fail on Pipe
- 0.84% fail on Seats
  - 0.84% fail on Driver's seat
  - 0.84% fail on Passenger's seat
4.2% fail on Steering
- 1.7% fail on Steering play
  - 1.7% fail on Steering box (6 times worse than other 1981 cars)
- 0.84% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.84% fail on Steering rack
- 0.84% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.84% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.84% fail on Track rod end
4.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 4.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 4.2% fail on Spark ignition
    - 4.2% fail on Non catalyst emissions
2.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 2.5% fail on Seat belts
  - 2.5% fail on Prescribed areas
1.7% fail on Tyres
- 0.84% fail on Size/type
- 0.84% fail on Condition