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Mercedes-Benz E-Class MOT Results

Registered in 1986
66.7% pass rate
from 78 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 1986 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 7.7% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 6.4% fail on Electrical equipment (2 times worse than other 1986 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Battery(ies) (5 times worse than other 1986 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Horn
      • 1.3% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.6% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.3% fail on Side repeaters
        • 1.3% fail on Switch
    • 2.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Hazard warning
      • 1.3% fail on Switch
    • 1.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 1.3% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 13% fail on Suspension
    • 6.4% fail on Suspension arms (2 times worse than other 1986 cars)
      • 2.6% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 2.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint
    • 3.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.6% fail on Shock absorbers (5 times worse than other 1986 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.3% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.3% fail on Sub-frames
      • 1.3% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 2.6% fail on Chassis
      • 2.6% fail on Chassis condition
    • 2.6% fail on Seats
      • 1.3% fail on Driver's seat
      • 1.3% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 1.3% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.3% fail on Hose
    • 1.3% fail on Transmission
      • 1.3% fail on Prop shafts
        • 1.3% fail on Prop shaft
  • 6.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 1986 cars)
    • 6.4% fail on Seat belts (2 times worse than other 1986 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 2.6% fail on Condition
  • 6.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.1% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 1.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 3.8% fail on Brakes
    • 3.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
  • 3.8% fail on Steering
    • 3.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.6% fail on Track rod end
      • 1.3% fail on Drag link end
  • 3.8% fail on Visibility
    • 2.6% fail on Wipers
    • 2.6% fail on Washers
    • 1.3% fail on Bonnet
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plates

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