Mercedes-Benz E-Class MOT Results
Registered in 198865.8% pass rate
from 190 tests in 2017
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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 1988 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is unusually good or bad.
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15% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
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5.8% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 5.8% fail on Fog lamp
- 2.1% fail on Tell tale
- 2.1% fail on Switch (4 times worse than other 1988 cars)
- 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim
- 3.7% fail on Battery
- 2.6% fail on Stop lamp
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1.6% fail on
Position lamps
- 1.1% fail on Front lamps
- 0.53% fail on All position lamps
- 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp
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1.1% fail on
Direction indicators
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1.1% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.53% fail on Individual lamps
- 0.53% fail on Side repeaters
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1.1% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.1% fail on Horn
- 0.53% fail on Trailer electrical socket
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0.53% fail on
Headlamps
- 0.53% fail on Headlamp
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5.8% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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13% fail on
Suspension
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5.8% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 4.7% fail on Component mounting
- 1.6% fail on Subframe mounting
- 1.1% fail on Spring mounting
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2.1% fail on
Coil springs
- 2.1% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other 1988 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Suspension arms
- 2.1% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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2.1% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 1.6% fail on Front
- 0.53% fail on Rear
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0.53% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.53% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.53% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.53% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.53% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.53% fail on
Shock absorbers
- 0.53% fail on Condition
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5.8% fail on
Prescribed areas
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9.5% fail on
Brakes
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6.3% fail on
Brake performance
- 4.2% fail on Rear wheels
- 3.7% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.53% fail on Front wheels
- 0.53% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.53% fail on Brake performance not tested
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4.2% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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4.2% fail on
Components
- 2.1% fail on Pipes
- 1.6% fail on Hoses
- 0.53% fail on Valves
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4.2% fail on
Components
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2.1% fail on
Hub components
- 1.6% fail on Brake pads
- 0.53% fail on Brake calipers
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1.1% fail on
Parking brake
- 1.1% fail on Condition
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0.53% fail on
Mechanical components
- 0.53% fail on Cable
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0.53% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.53% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
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6.3% fail on
Brake performance
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8.9% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 5.8% fail on Emissions
- 2.6% fail on Exhaust system
- 1.1% fail on Emissions not tested
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6.3% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
- 4.2% fail on Body condition
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1.6% fail on
Seats
- 1.6% fail on Passengers
- 0.53% fail on Drivers
- 0.53% fail on Speedometer
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5.8% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 4.2% fail on Wipers
- 2.1% fail on Washers
- 0.53% fail on Windscreen
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3.7% fail on
Tyres
- 2.1% fail on Tread depth
- 1.6% fail on Condition
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3.7% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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3.7% fail on
Seat belts
- 3.2% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.53% fail on Requirements
- 0.53% fail on Condition
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3.7% fail on
Seat belts
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2.6% fail on
Steering
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2.6% fail on
Steering system
- 1.6% fail on Track rod end
- 0.53% fail on Ball joint
- 0.53% fail on Drag link end
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2.6% fail on
Steering system
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1.6% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 1.6% fail on Registration plate
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0.53% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.53% fail on Attachment