Mercedes-Benz E-Class MOT Results
Registered in 200270.7% pass rate
from 58 tests in 2021
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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 2002 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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8.6% fail on
Direction indicators
(2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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8.6% fail on
Flashing type
(2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
- 5.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 3.4% fail on Side repeaters
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8.6% fail on
Flashing type
(2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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5.2% fail on
Headlamps
- 3.4% fail on Headlamp
- 1.7% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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3.4% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
- 3.4% fail on Stop lamp
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1.7% fail on
Position lamps
- 1.7% fail on Position lamp
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1.7% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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1.7% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
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1.7% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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1.7% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 1.7% fail on Horn
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8.6% fail on
Direction indicators
(2 times worse than other 2002 cars)
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12% fail on
Suspension
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6.9% fail on
Springs
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6.9% fail on
Coil springs
- 6.9% fail on Coil spring
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6.9% fail on
Coil springs
- 3.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
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1.7% fail on
Suspension arms
- 1.7% fail on Ball joint
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1.7% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 1.7% fail on Linkage ball joints
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6.9% fail on
Springs
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10% fail on
Visibility
- 6.9% fail on Washers
- 3.4% fail on Wipers
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6.9% fail on
Brakes
- 3.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
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3.4% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 1.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 1.7% fail on Electronic stability control
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3.4% fail on
Steering
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3.4% fail on
Steering linkage components
- 3.4% fail on Track rod end
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3.4% fail on
Steering linkage components
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3.4% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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3.4% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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3.4% fail on
Spark ignition
- 1.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 1.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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3.4% fail on
Spark ignition
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3.4% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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1.7% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
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1.7% fail on
Seats
- 1.7% fail on Passenger's seat
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1.7% fail on
Seats
Read the Honest John Review
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2002 - 2009)
Excellent range of refined engines. Comfortable long distance car. Superb ride quality. Models from 2006 are much improved and more reliable.