Mercedes-Benz E-Class MOT Results

Registered in 2013
77.3% pass rate
from 88 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.8% fail on Tyres
    • 4.5% fail on Condition
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth
  • 5.7% fail on Brakes
    • 2.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 2.3% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Anti-lock braking system (10 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 1.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.1% fail on Brake pads
  • 4.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.1% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Position lamp
  • 4.5% fail on Suspension
    • 2.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 1.1% fail on Springs
      • 1.1% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.1% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint
  • 3.4% fail on Visibility
    • 2.3% fail on Wipers
    • 2.3% fail on Washers
  • 3.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
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