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Mercedes-Benz E-Class MOT Results

Registered in 1983
71.5% pass rate
from 316 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 1983 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.5% fail on Suspension
    • 5.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.95% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.63% fail on Suspension arm (11 times worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.32% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.3% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.95% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.63% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.95% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.63% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.32% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.32% fail on Springs
      • 0.32% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.32% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.32% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 8.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.9% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.9% fail on Transmission
      • 0.95% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.95% fail on Joints
      • 0.95% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.63% fail on Flexible couplings (11 times worse than other 1983 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Prop shaft
    • 1.3% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.95% fail on Hose
      • 0.32% fail on Pipe
    • 1.3% fail on Seats
      • 1.3% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.63% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.63% fail on Chassis
      • 0.63% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.63% fail on Body
      • 0.63% fail on Panel
    • 0.32% fail on Doors
      • 0.32% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.32% fail on Door condition
  • 8.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (38% better than other 1983 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.95% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.63% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.6% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.6% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.32% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.32% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.32% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.32% fail on Horn
  • 7.0% fail on Brakes
    • 4.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.63% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (80% better than other 1983 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Rbt (sp) (79% better than other 1983 cars)
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.32% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.32% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.32% fail on Rbt
          • 0.32% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.95% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.95% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.32% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.32% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.95% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.32% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.32% fail on Lever
    • 0.32% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.32% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.32% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.32% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.32% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.32% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
    • 0.32% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.32% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 6.6% fail on Visibility
    • 4.1% fail on Wipers
    • 3.5% fail on Washers
  • 3.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.2% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.32% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.95% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.63% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.32% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 2.2% fail on Steering
    • 1.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.6% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.32% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.32% fail on Power steering
      • 0.32% fail on Operation
    • 0.32% fail on Steering play
      • 0.32% fail on Steering box
  • 1.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.6% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.95% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.63% fail on Condition
  • 1.6% fail on Tyres
    • 1.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.32% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.32% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.32% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.32% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.32% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.32% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.32% fail on Attachment

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