Mercedes-Benz E-Class MOT Results

Registered in 2009
68.6% pass rate
from 153 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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 7.8% fail on Springs
      • 7.8% fail on Coil springs
        • 7.8% fail on Coil spring
    • 7.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 6.5% fail on Ball joint (200% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.65% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.65% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 9.2% fail on Brakes
    • 5.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.65% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.65% fail on Rbt
          • 0.65% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 3.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.3% fail on Brake pads
  • 7.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.6% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.6% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.3% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.65% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.65% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.65% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.65% fail on Battery(ies)
  • 5.2% fail on Tyres
    • 3.3% fail on Condition
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth
  • 3.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.6% fail on Compression ignition
        • 2.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.65% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.65% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.65% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 2.0% fail on Visibility
    • 1.3% fail on Washers
    • 0.65% fail on Wipers
  • 0.65% fail on Steering
    • 0.65% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.65% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.65% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.65% fail on Attachment
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