Mercedes-Benz E-Class MOT Results

Registered in 1990
71.8% pass rate
from 177 tests in 2021
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.

  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 7.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.56% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.56% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.56% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.7% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.56% fail on Service brake performance
    • 2.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads
    • 1.1% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 1.1% fail on Brake fluid (6 times worse than other 1990 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.56% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.56% fail on Lever
  • 10% fail on Suspension
    • 5.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.3% fail on Springs
      • 1.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.7% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.56% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.3% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 1990 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.56% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.56% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.56% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.56% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.56% fail on Other suspension component
  • 8.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 4.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 4.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.1% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.56% fail on Headlamps
      • 0.56% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.56% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.56% fail on Switch
    • 0.56% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.56% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.56% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.56% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.56% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.56% fail on Switch
  • 6.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.1% fail on Transmission
      • 0.56% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.56% fail on Joints
      • 0.56% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.56% fail on Prop shaft
    • 0.56% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.56% fail on Pipe
    • 0.56% fail on Body
      • 0.56% fail on Panel
    • 0.56% fail on Doors
      • 0.56% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.56% fail on Door condition
    • 0.56% fail on Seats
      • 0.56% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.56% fail on Undertray
  • 5.1% fail on Visibility
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers
    • 2.8% fail on Washers
  • 4.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.0% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.3% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 1.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
    • 0.56% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.56% fail on Other leaks
  • 3.4% fail on Steering
    • 2.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.7% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.56% fail on Intermediate drop arm
    • 0.56% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.56% fail on Steering box
    • 0.56% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 2.3% fail on Tyres
    • 1.7% fail on Condition
    • 0.56% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.1% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.56% fail on Condition
  • 0.56% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.56% fail on Registration plates

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