Mercedes-Benz E-Class MOT Results

Registered in 2007

60.0% pass rate

from 155 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 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is unusually good or bad.

19% fail on Suspension
- 10% fail on Suspension arms (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 8.4% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  - 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 1.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 5.8% fail on Springs
  - 5.8% fail on Coil springs
    - 5.8% fail on Coil spring
- 5.8% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 2.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  - 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joints
  - 1.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
  - 0.65% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.65% fail on Linkage
  - 0.65% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
- 1.3% fail on Other suspension component
  - 1.3% fail on Ball joint (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.65% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.65% fail on Sub-frame
14% fail on Brakes
- 8.4% fail on Brake performance
  - 5.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 5.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 3.9% fail on Service brake performance
    - 3.9% fail on Rbt
      - 3.9% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.65% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 3.2% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 3.2% fail on Rbt
      - 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.65% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      - 0.65% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
- 3.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.9% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.65% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.65% fail on Brake discs
- 1.9% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 1.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.65% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.65% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.65% fail on Lever
- 0.65% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 0.65% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
  - 0.65% fail on Prescribed areas
    - 0.65% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 3.9% fail on Headlamps
  - 3.9% fail on Headlamp
- 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.65% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 3.2% fail on Direction indicators
  - 3.2% fail on Flashing type
    - 1.9% fail on Side repeaters
    - 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 1.9% fail on Stop lamp
- 0.65% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.65% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.65% fail on Horn
5.2% fail on Visibility
- 3.2% fail on Wipers
- 1.9% fail on Washers
5.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 2.6% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.65% fail on Chassis
  - 0.65% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.65% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.65% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.65% fail on Transmission
  - 0.65% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.65% fail on Joints
- 0.65% fail on Body
  - 0.65% fail on Other body component
4.5% fail on Tyres
- 3.2% fail on Tread depth
- 1.3% fail on Condition
2.6% fail on Identification of the vehicle (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Registration plates (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
1.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 1.3% fail on Seat belts
  - 1.3% fail on Condition
- 0.65% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
1.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 1.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.65% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.65% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  - 0.65% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.65% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
0.65% fail on Steering
- 0.65% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.65% fail on Track rod end

Read the Honest John Review

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.