Mercedes-Benz E-Class MOT Results

Registered in 1992
66.4% pass rate
from 217 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 1992 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.46% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.46% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.46% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.92% fail on Horn
      • 0.46% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.92% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 11% fail on Suspension
    • 3.2% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.3% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.92% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (5 times worse than other 1992 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (180% worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 1992 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.8% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.8% fail on Sub-frames
      • 1.4% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.46% fail on Sub-frame
    • 1.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.92% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.46% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.46% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.46% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.46% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.46% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.46% fail on Pipes
  • 8.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.8% fail on Chassis
      • 1.8% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.4% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.4% fail on Pipe
      • 0.46% fail on Hose
    • 0.92% fail on Doors
      • 0.92% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.92% fail on Door condition
    • 0.92% fail on Seats
      • 0.92% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.92% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.46% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.46% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.46% fail on Undertray
  • 6.0% fail on Brakes
    • 2.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.8% fail on Brake performance (65% better than other 1992 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.46% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.46% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.46% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.46% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.46% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 0.92% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.92% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.46% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.46% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.46% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.46% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.46% fail on Brake pads
  • 5.5% fail on Visibility
    • 3.2% fail on Washers
    • 2.8% fail on Wipers
  • 4.1% fail on Steering
    • 2.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.3% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.46% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.46% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.46% fail on Steering box
    • 0.46% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.46% fail on Steering play
      • 0.46% fail on Steering rack
  • 3.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.92% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.46% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.46% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 2.8% fail on Tyres
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 0.46% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.4% fail on Prescribed areas

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