Mercedes-Benz E-Class MOT Results
Registered in 200466.1% pass rate
from 6,839 tests in 2017
(28% better than other 2004 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is unusually good or bad.
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15% fail on
Suspension
(28% better than other 2004 cars)
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7.2% fail on
Suspension arms
(61% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 7.1% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (69% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.073% fail on Attachment
- 0.029% fail on Condition (84% better than other 2004 cars)
- 4.8% fail on Front suspension joints (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Coil springs
(50% better than other 2004 cars)
- 2.4% fail on Condition (49% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.56% fail on
Wheel bearings
(66% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Front
- 0.015% fail on Rear
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0.39% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(93% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.28% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (94% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.073% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (93% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Linkage condition (94% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Attachment
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0.39% fail on
Shock absorbers
(73% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.39% fail on Condition (73% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.15% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.088% fail on
Torque/reaction arms
(3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.073% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Attachment
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0.058% fail on
Air suspension
(4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Suspension unit (8 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Operation
- 0.015% fail on Other components
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0.058% fail on
Drive shafts
(98% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.029% fail on
Front drive shafts
(99% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Constant velocity joints (99% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.029% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.029% fail on Drive shafts
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0.029% fail on
Front drive shafts
(99% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.044% fail on
Trailing arms
(81% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (78% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.044% fail on
Radius arms
- 0.044% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.029% fail on
Bonded suspension
- 0.029% fail on Condition
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0.029% fail on
Prescribed areas
(98% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Component mounting
- 0.015% fail on Spring mounting
- 0.015% fail on General condition
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0.015% fail on
Gas suspension
- 0.015% fail on Levelling valve
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0.015% fail on
Panhard rods
- 0.015% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.015% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.015% fail on Condition
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7.2% fail on
Suspension arms
(61% worse than other 2004 cars)
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12% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(51% better than other 2004 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim (48% better than other 2004 cars)
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3.5% fail on
Direction indicators
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3.5% fail on
Flashing type
- 2.9% fail on Side repeaters (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.57% fail on Individual lamps (70% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.044% fail on All direction indicators (86% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Tell tales
- 0.015% fail on Switch
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3.5% fail on
Flashing type
- 2.9% fail on Registration plate lamp (56% better than other 2004 cars)
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2.7% fail on
Headlamps
(42% better than other 2004 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Headlamp (54% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.35% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
(2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.015% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
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0.28% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
(3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Headlamp levelling device (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Matched pair
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1.6% fail on
Position lamps
(77% better than other 2004 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Front lamps (77% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Rear lamps (80% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.61% fail on Stop lamp (88% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.20% fail on Horn (67% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(91% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Fog lamp (91% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.058% fail on Trailer electrical socket
- 0.029% fail on Battery (96% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.015% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.015% fail on Switch
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10% fail on
Brakes
(32% better than other 2004 cars)
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4.4% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(14% better than other 2004 cars)
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4.2% fail on
Components
- 4.0% fail on Pipes
- 0.31% fail on Hoses (71% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.015% fail on Servos
- 0.19% fail on Leaks
- 0.10% fail on Operation
- 0.044% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
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4.2% fail on
Components
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3.7% fail on
Brake performance
(52% better than other 2004 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance (51% better than other 2004 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Rear wheels (64% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.67% fail on Front wheels (65% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.13% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.10% fail on Service brake performance (72% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Brake operation
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2.1% fail on
Hub components
(38% better than other 2004 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Brake pads (28% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Brake discs (77% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Brake back plates (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.073% fail on Brake calipers
- 1.5% fail on ABS (51% worse than other 2004 cars)
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0.35% fail on
Parking brake
(64% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.35% fail on Condition (63% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.31% fail on Electronic stability system
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0.088% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.088% fail on
Pedal
- 0.088% fail on Condition
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0.088% fail on
Pedal
- 0.088% fail on Restricted movement (70% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.058% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.044% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Operation
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0.015% fail on
Components
- 0.015% fail on Servos
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0.015% fail on
Full power hydraulic systems
- 0.015% fail on Warning
- 0.015% fail on Locking devices
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4.4% fail on
Hydraulic systems
(14% better than other 2004 cars)
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8.2% fail on
Tyres
- 5.0% fail on Tread depth
- 3.8% fail on Condition
- 0.15% fail on Size/type (55% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system
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3.1% fail on
Steering
(36% better than other 2004 cars)
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3.0% fail on
Steering system
(32% better than other 2004 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Track rod end (31% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Ball joint
- 0.34% fail on Steering rack (55% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Drag link end
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0.029% fail on
Free play
(79% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Steering rack (79% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Steering arm
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0.18% fail on
Power steering
(55% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Operation
- 0.058% fail on Other components
- 0.029% fail on Pipes and hoses
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0.015% fail on
Steering control
- 0.015% fail on Steering column
- 0.015% fail on Steering operation
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3.0% fail on
Steering system
(32% better than other 2004 cars)
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2.9% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(56% better than other 2004 cars)
- 1.7% fail on Exhaust system (55% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.64% fail on Emissions (76% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.54% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.32% fail on System
- 0.16% fail on Cap
- 0.029% fail on Pipe
- 0.015% fail on Tank
- 0.015% fail on Hose
- 0.088% fail on Emissions not tested (86% better than other 2004 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Driver's view of the road
(71% better than other 2004 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Wipers (78% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.97% fail on Washers (72% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Windscreen
- 0.19% fail on Mirrors
- 0.029% fail on Bonnet (85% better than other 2004 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
(58% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.92% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(42% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.92% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (38% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.37% fail on
Seat belts
(75% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.32% fail on Condition
- 0.029% fail on Requirements
- 0.015% fail on Attachment
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0.92% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
(42% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.77% fail on
Road Wheels
(70% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.72% fail on Attachment (120% worse than other 2004 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Condition
- 0.015% fail on Hubs
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0.76% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.76% fail on Registration plate
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0.26% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
(85% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Body condition (82% better than other 2004 cars)
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0.058% fail on
Doors
(88% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Passengers front
- 0.015% fail on Drivers
- 0.015% fail on Passengers other
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0.058% fail on
Seats
(72% better than other 2004 cars)
- 0.029% fail on Passengers
- 0.029% fail on Drivers
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0.029% fail on
Load security
- 0.015% fail on Bootlid
- 0.015% fail on Tailgate
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0.015% fail on
Towbars
- 0.015% fail on Towbar
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.