Mercedes-Benz E-Class MOT Results
Registered in 201280.7% pass rate
from 119 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is unusually good or bad.
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6.7% fail on
Brakes
- 2.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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1.7% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.7% fail on Brake pads
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0.84% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.84% fail on Brake discs
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0.84% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.84% fail on Cable
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1.7% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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1.7% fail on
Brake performance
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0.84% fail on
Service brake performance
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0.84% fail on
Rbt
- 0.84% fail on Service brake performance
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0.84% fail on
Rbt
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0.84% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.84% fail on
Rbt
- 0.84% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.84% fail on
Rbt
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0.84% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 0.84% fail on Rbt (sp)
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0.84% fail on
Service brake performance
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1.7% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 1.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
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6.7% fail on
Suspension
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2.5% fail on
Suspension arms
- 1.7% fail on Ball joint
- 0.84% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.84% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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1.7% fail on
Springs
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1.7% fail on
Coil springs
- 1.7% fail on Coil spring
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1.7% fail on
Coil springs
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1.7% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.84% fail on Ball joint
- 0.84% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.84% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.84% fail on Shock absorbers
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2.5% fail on
Suspension arms
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4.2% fail on
Tyres
- 2.5% fail on Tread depth
- 1.7% fail on Condition
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1.7% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 1.7% fail on Registration plates
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1.7% fail on
Visibility
- 0.84% fail on Wipers
- 0.84% fail on Washers
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1.7% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(82% better than other 2012 cars)
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0.84% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 0.84% fail on Headlamp aim
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0.84% fail on
Direction indicators
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0.84% fail on
Flashing type
- 0.84% fail on Side repeaters
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0.84% fail on
Flashing type
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0.84% fail on
Headlamp aim
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0.84% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.84% fail on Attachment
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.