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Mercedes-Benz E-Class MOT Results

Registered in 1984
71.1% pass rate
from 318 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 1984 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 5.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.63% fail on Headlamp levelling device (6 times worse than other 1984 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.63% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.31% fail on Switch
    • 1.6% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (3 times worse than other 1984 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (3 times worse than other 1984 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.94% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.63% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.31% fail on Horn
  • 10% fail on Brakes
    • 8.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.3% fail on Rbt
          • 5.0% fail on Service brake performance (100% worse than other 1984 cars)
          • 0.63% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.63% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.94% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.94% fail on Rbt
          • 0.63% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.31% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.63% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.3% fail on Flexible brake hoses (2 times worse than other 1984 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.31% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.31% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.63% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (4 times worse than other 1984 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Anti-lock braking system (4 times worse than other 1984 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.31% fail on Pedal
    • 0.31% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.31% fail on Lever
    • 0.31% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.31% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.31% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.31% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.31% fail on Brake pads
  • 7.9% fail on Suspension
    • 3.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.5% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 1984 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.31% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.3% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.94% fail on Ball joint dust cover (5 times worse than other 1984 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.63% fail on Springs
      • 0.63% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.63% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.63% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.31% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.31% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.31% fail on Linkage ball joints
  • 7.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.94% fail on Transmission
      • 0.63% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.63% fail on Joints
      • 0.31% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.31% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.31% fail on Joints
    • 0.63% fail on Chassis
      • 0.63% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.63% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.31% fail on Hose
      • 0.31% fail on Pipe
    • 0.31% fail on Body
      • 0.31% fail on Panel
    • 0.31% fail on Doors
      • 0.31% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.31% fail on Door condition
    • 0.31% fail on Seats
      • 0.31% fail on Driver's seat
  • 5.7% fail on Visibility
    • 3.8% fail on Wipers
    • 3.5% fail on Washers
  • 5.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.8% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.94% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.31% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 4.4% fail on Steering
    • 3.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.5% fail on Track rod end (140% worse than other 1984 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.94% fail on Power steering
      • 0.31% fail on Operation
      • 0.31% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.31% fail on Pump
  • 1.9% fail on Tyres
    • 0.94% fail on Condition
    • 0.94% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.63% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.63% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.63% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.63% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.63% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.31% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.31% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.31% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.31% fail on Attachment

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