Mercedes-Benz E-Class MOT Results
Registered in 201174.0% pass rate
from 96 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is unusually good or bad.
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11% fail on
Brakes
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7.3% fail on
Brake performance
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7.3% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 7.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Parking brake performance
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1.0% fail on
Rbt
- 1.0% fail on Parking brake performance
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1.0% fail on
Rbt
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7.3% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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4.2% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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3.1% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 3.1% fail on Brake discs
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1.0% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.0% fail on Brake pads
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3.1% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 3.1% fail on Rigid brake pipes (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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1.0% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 1.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 1.0% fail on Electronic stability control
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7.3% fail on
Brake performance
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9.4% fail on
Suspension
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3.1% fail on
Springs
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3.1% fail on
Coil springs
- 3.1% fail on Coil spring
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3.1% fail on
Coil springs
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3.1% fail on
Suspension arms
- 1.0% fail on Pins and bushes
- 1.0% fail on Ball joint
- 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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1.0% fail on
Suspension rods
- 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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1.0% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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1.0% fail on
Sub-frames
- 1.0% fail on Sub-frame
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3.1% fail on
Springs
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5.2% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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5.2% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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4.2% fail on
Spark ignition
- 4.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Compression ignition
- 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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4.2% fail on
Spark ignition
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5.2% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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5.2% fail on
Tyres
- 4.2% fail on Condition
- 2.1% fail on Tread depth
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4.2% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
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3.1% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
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2.1% fail on
Headlamps
- 2.1% fail on Headlamp
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3.1% fail on
Headlamp aim
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4.2% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
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3.1% fail on
Doors
(18 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Front passenger's door
(33 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Door condition (34 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 1.0% fail on Door condition
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2.1% fail on
Front passenger's door
(33 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Exhaust system
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3.1% fail on
Doors
(18 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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2.1% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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1.0% fail on
Seat belts
- 1.0% fail on Condition
- 1.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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1.0% fail on
Seat belts
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1.0% fail on
Visibility
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1.0% fail on
Condition of glass
- 1.0% fail on Windscreen
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1.0% fail on
Condition of glass
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.