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Mercedes-Benz E-Class MOT Results

Registered in 1985
67.7% pass rate
from 405 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 1985 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.49% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.74% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.74% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.49% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.25% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.74% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.49% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.25% fail on Horn
    • 0.25% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 10% fail on Brakes
    • 7.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.4% fail on Rbt
          • 5.2% fail on Service brake performance (85% worse than other 1985 cars)
          • 0.74% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.25% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.74% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.49% fail on Service brake performance
    • 1.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (8 times worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system (8 times worse than other 1985 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.49% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.49% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.49% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.49% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.25% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.25% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.25% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.25% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.25% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.25% fail on Lever
    • 0.25% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.25% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.25% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.25% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.25% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.25% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
  • 10% fail on Suspension
    • 4.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover (3 times worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.7% fail on Springs
      • 1.2% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.2% fail on Coil spring (2 times worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 0.49% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.74% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.49% fail on Linkage ball joints (8 times worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.74% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.49% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.25% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.49% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.49% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.25% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 9.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.0% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.5% fail on Pipe
      • 0.25% fail on Tank
      • 0.25% fail on System
    • 1.5% fail on Chassis
      • 1.5% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.5% fail on Transmission
      • 0.99% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.99% fail on Joints
      • 0.49% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.49% fail on Flexible couplings (8 times worse than other 1985 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Seats
      • 1.5% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.74% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.25% fail on Doors
      • 0.25% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.25% fail on Catch
    • 0.25% fail on Floor
    • 0.25% fail on Undertray
  • 8.1% fail on Visibility
    • 4.2% fail on Wipers
    • 3.7% fail on Washers
    • 0.25% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.25% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.25% fail on View to rear
      • 0.25% fail on Mirrors
  • 5.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.4% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.74% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.74% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.0% fail on Steering
    • 2.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.2% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.74% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.49% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.25% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.25% fail on Lock stop
    • 0.25% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.25% fail on Power steering
      • 0.25% fail on Operation
      • 0.25% fail on Other components
    • 0.25% fail on Motorcycle derived steering systems
      • 0.25% fail on Head bearings
  • 1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.5% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.25% fail on Condition
    • 0.25% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.2% fail on Tyres
    • 0.74% fail on Condition
    • 0.49% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.74% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.74% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.49% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.49% fail on Speedometer

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