Mercedes-Benz E-Class MOT Results
Registered in 200360.5% pass rate
from 43 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 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is unusually good or bad.
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23% fail on
Suspension
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14% fail on
Suspension arms
- 7.0% fail on Pins and bushes
- 7.0% fail on Ball joint
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7.0% fail on
Springs
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7.0% fail on
Coil springs
- 7.0% fail on Coil spring
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7.0% fail on
Coil springs
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2.3% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 2.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
- 2.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
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14% fail on
Suspension arms
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12% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 7.0% fail on Stop lamp
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4.7% fail on
Headlamps
- 4.7% fail on Headlamp
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2.3% fail on
Direction indicators
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2.3% fail on
Flashing type
- 2.3% fail on Side repeaters
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2.3% fail on
Flashing type
- 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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9.3% fail on
Brakes
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9.3% fail on
Brake performance
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4.7% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 4.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
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2.3% fail on
Service brake performance
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2.3% fail on
Rbt
- 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
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2.3% fail on
Rbt
- 2.3% fail on Brake performance not tested
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2.3% fail on
Parking brake performance
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2.3% fail on
Rbt
- 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance
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2.3% fail on
Rbt
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4.7% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 4.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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2.3% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 2.3% fail on Pedal
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2.3% fail on
Parking brake control
- 2.3% fail on Lever
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2.3% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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2.3% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 2.3% fail on Brake pads
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2.3% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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2.3% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 2.3% fail on Electronic stability control
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9.3% fail on
Brake performance
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7.0% fail on
Visibility
- 7.0% fail on Wipers
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4.7% fail on
Steering
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2.3% fail on
Steering gear
- 2.3% fail on Steering rack
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2.3% fail on
Steering linkage components
- 2.3% fail on Track rod end
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2.3% fail on
Steering gear
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4.7% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
- 4.7% fail on Exhaust system
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2.3% fail on
Body
- 2.3% fail on Panel
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4.7% fail on
Tyres
- 4.7% fail on Tread depth
- 2.3% fail on Size/type
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2.3% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 2.3% fail on Registration plates
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2.3% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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2.3% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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2.3% fail on
Spark ignition
- 2.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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2.3% fail on
Spark ignition
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2.3% fail on
Exhaust emissions
Read the Honest John Review
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2002 - 2009)
Excellent range of refined engines. Comfortable long distance car. Superb ride quality. Models from 2006 are much improved and more reliable.