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Mercedes-Benz E-Class MOT Results

Registered in 2004
60.5% pass rate
from 81 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 2004 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Suspension
    • 8.6% fail on Springs
      • 8.6% fail on Coil springs
        • 8.6% fail on Coil spring
    • 6.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 6.2% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.2% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 1.2% fail on Bellows
  • 9.9% fail on Brakes
    • 7.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.9% fail on Rbt
          • 4.9% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 2.5% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt
          • 2.5% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 1.2% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 4.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads
      • 2.5% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 2.5% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.5% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 1.2% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 9.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 9.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 4.9% fail on Compression ignition (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 4.9% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 9.9% fail on Tyres
    • 8.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.2% fail on Condition
  • 8.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 6.2% fail on Visibility
    • 3.7% fail on Wipers
    • 3.7% fail on Washers
    • 1.2% fail on View to rear
      • 1.2% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.7% fail on Steering
    • 2.5% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.5% fail on Steering rack
    • 2.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.5% fail on Track rod end
  • 2.5% fail on Road Wheels
    • 2.5% fail on Attachment (6 times worse than other 2004 cars)
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.2% fail on Condition
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