Mercedes-Benz E-Class MOT Results

Registered in 1980

68.6% pass rate

from 51 tests in 2021

More MoT Results

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 1980 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is unusually good or bad.

14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 5.9% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 5.9% fail on Headlamp aim
- 3.9% fail on Headlamps
  - 3.9% fail on Headlamp
- 2.0% fail on Stop lamp
- 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
12% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 3.9% fail on Chassis
  - 3.9% fail on Chassis condition
- 3.9% fail on Exhaust system
- 3.9% fail on Fuel system
  - 3.9% fail on Hose (18 times worse than other 1980 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Seats
  - 2.0% fail on Driver's seat
9.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 9.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 9.8% fail on Spark ignition
    - 7.8% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    - 2.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 2.0% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 2.0% fail on Engine oil leaks
7.8% fail on Brakes
- 3.9% fail on Brake performance
  - 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
    - 2.0% fail on Rbt
      - 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
  - 2.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
- 2.0% fail on Flexible brake hoses
- 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 2.0% fail on Brake pads
7.8% fail on Suspension
- 5.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
- 2.0% fail on Wheel bearings
- 2.0% fail on Springs
  - 2.0% fail on Coil springs
    - 2.0% fail on Mounting
3.9% fail on Visibility
- 2.0% fail on Wipers
- 2.0% fail on Washers
3.9% fail on Tyres
- 2.0% fail on Condition
- 2.0% fail on Tread depth
2.0% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 2.0% fail on Registration plates
2.0% fail on Steering
- 2.0% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 2.0% fail on Intermediate drop arm