Mercedes-Benz E-Class MOT Results

Registered in 2003
60.5% pass rate
from 43 tests in 2021
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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Suspension
    • 14% fail on Suspension arms
      • 7.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 7.0% fail on Ball joint
    • 7.0% fail on Springs
      • 7.0% fail on Coil springs
        • 7.0% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 2.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.7% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.3% fail on Side repeaters
    • 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 9.3% fail on Brakes
    • 9.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.3% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 4.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.3% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 2.3% fail on Pedal
    • 2.3% fail on Parking brake control
      • 2.3% fail on Lever
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.3% fail on Brake pads
    • 2.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 2.3% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 7.0% fail on Visibility
    • 7.0% fail on Wipers
  • 4.7% fail on Steering
    • 2.3% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.3% fail on Steering rack
    • 2.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.3% fail on Track rod end
  • 4.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.3% fail on Body
      • 2.3% fail on Panel
  • 4.7% fail on Tyres
    • 4.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.3% fail on Size/type
  • 2.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 2.3% fail on Registration plates
  • 2.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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