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Mercedes-Benz E-Class MOT Results

Registered in 2008
62.1% pass rate
from 132 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Suspension
    • 9.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 6.8% fail on Ball joint (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.76% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 7.6% fail on Springs
      • 7.6% fail on Coil springs
        • 7.6% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 1.5% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 16% fail on Brakes
    • 6.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 5.3% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 5.3% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.76% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.76% fail on Brake discs
    • 6.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.76% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.76% fail on Rbt
          • 0.76% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 3.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.76% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.76% fail on Lever
    • 0.76% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.76% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 9.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.76% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp
    • 0.76% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.76% fail on Switch
    • 0.76% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.76% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.76% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.76% fail on Switch
    • 0.76% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 8.3% fail on Visibility
    • 6.8% fail on Washers
    • 0.76% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.76% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.76% fail on View to rear
      • 0.76% fail on Mirrors
  • 7.6% fail on Tyres
    • 3.8% fail on Condition
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.76% fail on Size/type
  • 3.0% fail on Steering
    • 3.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.0% fail on Track rod end
  • 1.5% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.76% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.76% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.76% fail on Body
      • 0.76% fail on Other body component
  • 1.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.76% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.76% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.76% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.76% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
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