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Mercedes-Benz E-Class MOT Results

Registered in 1999
58.5% pass rate
from 1,678 tests in 2017
(15% better than other 1999 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is unusually good or bad.

  • 22% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
    • 8.2% fail on Stop lamp (46% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Position lamps
      • 4.7% fail on Front lamps
      • 1.3% fail on Rear lamps
    • 5.4% fail on Direction indicators (91% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 5.4% fail on Flashing type (91% worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Side repeaters (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Individual lamps
        • 0.48% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.12% fail on Tell tales
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim (32% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.0% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.060% fail on Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
        • 0.060% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
      • 0.060% fail on Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
        • 0.060% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.060% fail on Matched pair
      • 0.060% fail on Switch
    • 2.3% fail on Registration plate lamp (59% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 1.4% fail on Fog lamp
      • 0.060% fail on Tell tale
    • 0.54% fail on Horn
  • 14% fail on Suspension (33% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Coil springs (62% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Condition (49% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Location (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Prescribed areas (39% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Component mounting (49% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Spring mounting (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Subframe mounting (58% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Anti-roll bars (41% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 0.48% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage condition
      • 0.060% fail on Condition
      • 0.060% fail on Attachment
    • 2.0% fail on Suspension arms (51% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (57% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Condition
      • 0.060% fail on Attachment
    • 1.8% fail on Front suspension joints
    • 0.83% fail on Wheel bearings (55% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Front
      • 0.12% fail on Rear (90% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Shock absorbers (54% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Condition (54% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.36% fail on Condition
      • 0.24% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.30% fail on Fluid suspension (6 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Pipes (20 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Operation
    • 0.12% fail on Tie bars/rods
      • 0.12% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.060% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.060% fail on Condition
    • 0.060% fail on Axles
      • 0.060% fail on Stub axle
    • 0.060% fail on Drive shafts
      • 0.060% fail on Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
        • 0.060% fail on Drive shafts
  • 10% fail on Driver's view of the road
    • 6.0% fail on Washers (70% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Wipers (39% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Mirrors (180% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.18% fail on Bonnet
  • 9.7% fail on Brakes (45% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Hydraulic systems (38% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Components (37% better than other 1999 cars)
        • 3.0% fail on Pipes
        • 1.1% fail on Hoses
      • 0.18% fail on Operation
      • 0.18% fail on Leaks
    • 2.7% fail on Brake performance (71% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Rear wheels (67% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Front wheels (76% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.60% fail on Parking brake performance (87% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Brake imbalance
      • 0.24% fail on Service brake performance (82% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.8% fail on Hub components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.12% fail on Brake discs (84% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on ABS
    • 0.60% fail on Electronic stability system (2 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Parking brake (71% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Condition (71% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Service brake control components
      • 0.24% fail on Pedal
        • 0.18% fail on Condition
        • 0.060% fail on Anti-slip
    • 0.18% fail on Restricted movement
    • 0.060% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.060% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
  • 8.3% fail on Tyres
    • 5.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.5% fail on Condition
    • 0.18% fail on Size/type
    • 0.060% fail on Valve stem
  • 5.4% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions (53% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust system (49% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Emissions (73% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.54% fail on System
      • 0.24% fail on Tank
      • 0.12% fail on Pipe
      • 0.12% fail on Cap
    • 0.42% fail on Emissions not tested (62% better than other 1999 cars)
  • 3.9% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems (29% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Seat belts (36% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Prescribed areas (45% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Requirements (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Condition
      • 0.060% fail on Attachment
    • 1.5% fail on Supplementary restraint systems
      • 1.5% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
  • 3.8% fail on Body, Structure and General Items
    • 2.6% fail on Body condition
    • 0.72% fail on Vehicle structure
      • 0.72% fail on Chassis
    • 0.36% fail on Seats
      • 0.36% fail on Passengers
      • 0.060% fail on Drivers
    • 0.12% fail on Doors (82% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Passengers front
    • 0.12% fail on Load security
      • 0.060% fail on Access panel
      • 0.060% fail on Bootlid
    • 0.060% fail on Body security
  • 2.8% fail on Steering (38% better than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Steering system (34% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.30% fail on Steering rack (72% better than other 1999 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.060% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.30% fail on Power steering
      • 0.18% fail on Other components
      • 0.12% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.12% fail on Steering operation
  • 0.95% fail on Registration plates and VIN
    • 0.95% fail on Registration plate
  • 0.60% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.54% fail on Attachment
    • 0.060% fail on Condition
  • 0.12% fail on Towbars
    • 0.12% fail on Vehicle structure

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