Mercedes-Benz E-Class MOT Results
Registered in 199064.6% pass rate
from 359 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 1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is unusually good or bad.
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19% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
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5.8% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 5.3% fail on Fog lamp
- 1.9% fail on Tell tale
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4.5% fail on
Position lamps
- 3.1% fail on Front lamps
- 1.7% fail on Rear lamps
- 0.28% fail on All position lamps
- 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
- 3.3% fail on Registration plate lamp
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3.1% fail on
Direction indicators
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3.1% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.7% fail on Side repeaters
- 1.1% fail on Individual lamps
- 0.56% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.28% fail on Tell tales
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3.1% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.9% fail on Stop lamp
- 1.7% fail on Battery
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1.7% fail on
Headlamps
- 1.7% fail on Headlamp
- 0.56% fail on Horn
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5.8% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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11% fail on
Brakes
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7.0% fail on
Brake performance
- 3.3% fail on Rear wheels
- 2.8% fail on Parking brake performance
- 1.1% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.84% fail on Front wheels (76% better than other 1990 cars)
- 0.56% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.28% fail on Service brake performance
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5.8% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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5.3% fail on
Components
- 3.9% fail on Pipes
- 2.5% fail on Hoses
- 0.28% fail on Valves
- 0.56% fail on Leaks
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5.3% fail on
Components
- 1.1% fail on ABS
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1.1% fail on
Hub components
- 1.1% fail on Brake pads
- 0.28% fail on Brake calipers
- 0.56% fail on Restricted movement
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0.28% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.28% fail on Condition
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7.0% fail on
Brake performance
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9.7% fail on
Suspension
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4.2% fail on
Coil springs
(3 times worse than other 1990 cars)
- 4.2% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 1990 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Prescribed areas
(60% better than other 1990 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Component mounting (74% better than other 1990 cars)
- 0.56% fail on Spring mounting
- 0.56% fail on Subframe mounting
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1.4% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 1.1% fail on Front
- 0.28% fail on Rear
- 1.1% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.84% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.56% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.28% fail on Attachment
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0.56% fail on
Suspension arms
- 0.56% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.28% fail on General condition
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0.28% fail on
Fluid suspension
- 0.28% fail on Pipes
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0.28% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.28% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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4.2% fail on
Coil springs
(3 times worse than other 1990 cars)
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7.5% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
- 3.3% fail on Exhaust system
- 2.2% fail on Emissions
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1.9% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.84% fail on System
- 0.56% fail on Pipe
- 0.28% fail on Tank
- 0.28% fail on Hose
- 0.84% fail on Emissions not tested
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3.9% fail on
Tyres
- 2.5% fail on Tread depth
- 1.4% fail on Condition
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3.9% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(49% better than other 1990 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Wipers
- 1.7% fail on Washers
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3.3% fail on
Steering
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3.3% fail on
Steering system
- 1.7% fail on Track rod end
- 0.56% fail on Drag link end
- 0.56% fail on Steering damper (9 times worse than other 1990 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Intermediate drop arm
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0.28% fail on
Other components
- 0.28% fail on Steering pivot point
- 0.28% fail on Locking devices
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3.3% fail on
Steering system
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3.1% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
- 1.4% fail on Body condition
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1.4% fail on
Seats
- 1.4% fail on Drivers
- 0.84% fail on Passengers
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0.56% fail on
Vehicle structure
- 0.56% fail on Chassis
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1.9% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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1.9% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.84% fail on Condition
- 0.84% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.28% fail on Requirements
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1.9% fail on
Seat belts
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1.1% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 1.1% fail on Registration plate
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0.28% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.28% fail on Attachment