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Mercedes-Benz E-Class MOT Results

Registered in 2005
58.0% 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 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Suspension
    • 12% fail on Suspension arms (99% worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 9.2% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2005 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.84% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 9.2% fail on Springs
      • 9.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 9.2% fail on Coil spring
    • 7.6% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 3.4% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 1.7% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.84% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.84% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.84% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.84% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.84% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.84% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.84% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.84% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.84% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.84% fail on Suspension unit
  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 5.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.5% fail on Side repeaters
        • 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.84% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
      • 0.84% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.7% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.84% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.84% fail on Switch
  • 9.2% fail on Brakes
    • 5.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 3.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 0.84% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.84% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 1.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.84% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.84% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.84% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.84% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.84% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.84% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.84% fail on Brake pads
  • 6.7% fail on Tyres
    • 4.2% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.84% fail on Size/type
  • 4.2% fail on Visibility
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers
    • 1.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.84% fail on View to rear
      • 0.84% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.84% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.84% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.84% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 3.4% fail on Steering
    • 2.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.5% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.84% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.84% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.5% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.84% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.84% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.84% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 1.7% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.84% fail on Condition
    • 0.84% fail on Attachment
  • 0.84% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.84% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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