Mercedes-Benz E-Class MOT Results
Registered in 201067.8% pass rate
from 143 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is unusually good or bad.
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12% fail on
Brakes
- 7.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes (8 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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5.6% fail on
Brake performance
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4.9% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(170% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 4.9% fail on Rbt (sp) (190% worse than other 2010 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Service brake performance
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1.4% fail on
Rbt
- 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
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1.4% fail on
Rbt
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1.4% fail on
Parking brake performance
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1.4% fail on
Rbt
- 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
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1.4% fail on
Rbt
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0.70% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.70% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.70% fail on Service brake performance
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0.70% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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4.9% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(170% worse than other 2010 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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2.1% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 2.1% fail on Brake pads
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2.1% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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0.70% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.70% fail on Lever
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12% fail on
Suspension
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4.2% fail on
Springs
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4.2% fail on
Coil springs
- 4.2% fail on Coil spring
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4.2% fail on
Coil springs
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4.2% fail on
Suspension arms
- 3.5% fail on Ball joint
- 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes
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2.1% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 1.4% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 0.70% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.70% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
- 0.70% fail on Shock absorbers
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0.70% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.70% fail on Suspension rod
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0.70% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.70% fail on Sub-frame
- 0.70% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
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4.2% fail on
Springs
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9.8% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
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5.6% fail on
Direction indicators
(170% worse than other 2010 cars)
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5.6% fail on
Flashing type
(170% worse than other 2010 cars)
- 3.5% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 2.1% fail on Side repeaters
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5.6% fail on
Flashing type
(170% worse than other 2010 cars)
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3.5% fail on
Headlamps
- 3.5% fail on Headlamp
- 2.1% fail on Stop lamp
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1.4% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim
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0.70% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.70% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.70% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.70% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.70% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.70% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.70% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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5.6% fail on
Direction indicators
(170% worse than other 2010 cars)
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5.6% fail on
Tyres
- 4.2% fail on Condition
- 2.1% fail on Tread depth
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4.9% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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4.9% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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4.2% fail on
Compression ignition
(2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 2.1% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
- 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.70% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.70% fail on
Spark ignition
- 0.70% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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4.2% fail on
Compression ignition
(2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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4.9% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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3.5% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
- 2.1% fail on Exhaust system
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1.4% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
(26 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Sub-frame
(95 times worse than other 2010 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Sub-frame condition (99 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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1.4% fail on
Sub-frame
(95 times worse than other 2010 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Visibility
- 0.70% fail on Driver's view
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0.70% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.70% fail on Windscreen
- 0.70% fail on Wipers
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1.4% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 1.4% fail on Registration plates
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1.4% fail on
Steering
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1.4% fail on
Steering linkage components
- 1.4% fail on Track rod end
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1.4% fail on
Steering linkage components
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0.70% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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0.70% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.70% fail on Condition
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0.70% fail on
Seat belts
Read the Honest John Review
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Mercedes-Benz E-Class (2009 - 2016)
Distinctive, sharp looks. Excellent CDI diesels. Good motorway cruiser. Feels very well built.