Mercedes-Benz E-Class MOT Results

Registered in 1997

63.0% pass rate

from 27 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 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is unusually good or bad.

15% fail on Visibility
- 7.4% fail on Wipers
- 3.7% fail on Bonnet
- 3.7% fail on Washers
11% fail on Brakes
- 7.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  - 7.4% fail on Anti-lock braking system (5 times worse than other 1997 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 3.7% fail on Pedal
11% fail on Suspension
- 3.7% fail on Springs
  - 3.7% fail on Coil springs
    - 3.7% fail on Coil spring
- 3.7% fail on Shock absorbers
- 3.7% fail on Suspension arms
  - 3.7% fail on Ball joint
- 3.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
7.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 7.4% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 7.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 7.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 3.7% fail on Headlamps
  - 3.7% fail on Headlamp
- 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
- 3.7% fail on Stop lamp
- 3.7% fail on Direction indicators
  - 3.7% fail on Flashing type
    - 3.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 3.7% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 3.7% fail on Battery(ies)
7.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 7.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 7.4% fail on Spark ignition
    - 7.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
7.4% fail on Tyres
- 3.7% fail on Condition
- 3.7% fail on Tread depth
3.7% fail on Road Wheels
- 3.7% fail on Attachment