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Mercedes-Benz E-Class MOT Results

Registered in 2004
64.0% pass rate
from 6,646 tests in 2020
(24% 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.

  • 15% fail on Suspension (17% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 11% fail on Suspension arms (77% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 8.0% fail on Ball joint (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (180% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Pins and bushes (55% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Suspension arm (82% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.4% fail on Springs (38% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Coil springs (38% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.4% fail on Coil spring (38% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.6% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.015% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.65% fail on Wheel bearings (60% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.54% fail on Anti-roll bars (91% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (90% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage ball joints (92% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Ball joint (87% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Linkage (90% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint dust cover (95% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes (91% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (94% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.45% fail on Shock absorbers (70% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Operation (5 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Suspension unit (3 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Bellows (17 times worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Other components
    • 0.20% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (89% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.075% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.030% fail on Macpherson strut (88% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.030% fail on Sub-frames (93% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.015% fail on Axles
      • 0.015% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (45% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Direction indicators (22% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Flashing type (22% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Side repeaters (150% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.93% fail on Individual direction indicators (47% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on All direction indicators
      • 0.015% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.015% fail on Arm
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps (45% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp (47% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.015% fail on Matched pair
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim (34% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim (33% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (49% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (46% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.95% fail on Stop lamp (81% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Position lamps (73% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Position lamp (73% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.20% fail on Electrical equipment (79% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Horn (71% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.015% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.14% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (89% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp (89% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp (89% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.030% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.015% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.015% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.015% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.015% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 10% fail on Brakes (28% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes (20% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Brake performance (58% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (64% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp) (62% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (87% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (60% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (60% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.77% fail on Service brake performance (68% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.44% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.030% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.015% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.54% fail on Parking brake performance (71% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Rbt (71% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.39% fail on Parking brake performance (75% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.090% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.045% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.015% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.27% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (74% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Rbt (sp) (74% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake imbalance (75% better than other 2004 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance (64% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (51% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system (58% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Electronic stability control (61% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Electronic braking system (10 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (45% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (32% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads (32% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Brake discs and drums (59% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.50% fail on Brake discs (61% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.015% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.015% fail on Cable
    • 0.30% fail on Parking brake control (44% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Lever
    • 0.18% fail on Flexible brake hoses (53% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.075% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.060% fail on Servos (4 times worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (68% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.015% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.060% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (88% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Pedal (78% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.045% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.045% fail on Servos
    • 0.030% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.015% fail on Other components
      • 0.015% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.015% fail on Low pressure warning
      • 0.015% fail on Air and vacuum systems
  • 7.3% fail on Tyres
    • 4.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.1% fail on Condition
    • 0.24% fail on Size/type
  • 4.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (44% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (44% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Compression ignition (73% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (130% worse than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.090% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.045% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.030% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.015% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.015% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 1.4% fail on Spark ignition (77% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (66% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Catalyst emissions (86% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Emissions not tested (94% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.015% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.015% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.21% fail on Fluid leaks (65% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.045% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.030% fail on Engine oil leaks (94% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
    • 0.030% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.015% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.015% fail on Undertray
  • 3.9% fail on Steering (20% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.0% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint (78% worse than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.015% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.015% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.50% fail on Steering gear (35% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.18% fail on Power steering
      • 0.12% fail on Operation
      • 0.030% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.015% fail on Pump
      • 0.015% fail on Other components
    • 0.015% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.015% fail on Steering play
      • 0.015% fail on Steering rack
  • 3.5% fail on Visibility (57% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers (62% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Washers (65% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on View to rear
      • 0.38% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.015% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.20% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.18% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.015% fail on Window
    • 0.11% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.015% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (73% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust system (58% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.36% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.060% fail on Pipe
      • 0.060% fail on System
      • 0.030% fail on Hose
    • 0.15% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.11% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.060% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.045% fail on Bracket
    • 0.11% fail on Body (64% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.075% fail on Other body component
      • 0.030% fail on Panel
    • 0.11% fail on Doors (78% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Other passenger's door (75% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Door condition (75% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.045% fail on Door condition
    • 0.090% fail on Undertray
    • 0.045% fail on Transmission (99% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Prop shafts (85% better than other 2004 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Joints
        • 0.015% fail on Bearing housing
      • 0.015% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.015% fail on Joints
    • 0.045% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.045% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.030% fail on Chassis (92% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Chassis condition (92% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Seats (87% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.015% fail on Towbar
      • 0.015% fail on Coupling
    • 0.015% fail on Load security
      • 0.015% fail on Access panel
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (54% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.93% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (41% better than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Seat belts (70% better than other 2004 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Condition
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment
      • 0.030% fail on Requirements
      • 0.015% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.030% fail on Airbags
      • 0.015% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.015% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.80% fail on Road Wheels (69% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Attachment (110% worse than other 2004 cars)
    • 0.075% fail on Condition
  • 0.62% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.62% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.015% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.015% fail on Speedometer
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