Mercedes-Benz E
MOT data from 451,816 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 85.4%. Average mileage at test: 94,421 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 10,813 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 10,123 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 10,043 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 7,423 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 6,442 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 5,902 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 5,891 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 4,064 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 3,289 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2,963 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 380,743 | 85% |
| Petrol | 54,295 | 86.5% |
| Electric/Diesel | 9,766 | 89.4% |
| Hybrid | 6,890 | 90.8% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 106 | 81.1% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | |||
| 1985 | 102 | 73.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 1992 | 146 | 81.5% | |
| Top failures: a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, exhaust system leaking or insecure | |||
| 1993 | 510 | 81% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | |||
| 1994 | 1,749 | 80.6% | |
| Top failures: emissions levels exceed default limits, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | |||
| 1995 | 2,050 | 81.4% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, emissions levels exceed default limits, emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | |||
| 1996 | 1,337 | 79.4% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, emissions levels exceed default limits, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | |||
| 1997 | 884 | 78.1% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 1998 | 1,408 | 83.2% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective | |||
| 1999 | 1,122 | 81.9% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | |||
| 2000 | 867 | 80.7% | |
| Top failures: vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | |||
| 2001 | 1,211 | 80.2% | |
| Top failures: the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2002 | 1,664 | 79.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2003 | 5,289 | 78.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2004 | 7,649 | 78.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2005 | 7,890 | 78.7% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2006 | 6,961 | 79.1% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2007 | 10,045 | 80.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2008 | 8,251 | 79.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2009 | 13,489 | 80.3% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | |||
| 2010 | 24,194 | 80.8% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | |||
| 2011 | 28,129 | 81.9% | |
| Top failures: brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2012 | 29,622 | 81.6% | |
| Top failures: brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2013 | 39,087 | 82.7% | |
| Top failures: brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2014 | 41,714 | 85.1% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2015 | 41,752 | 86.4% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2016 | 40,305 | 89% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2017 | 42,794 | 89.8% | |
| Top failures: tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged | |||
| 2018 | 40,219 | 90% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2019 | 34,856 | 90.9% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
| 2020 | 12,077 | 91.1% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged, any fracture or welding defect on a wheel | |||
| 2021 | 3,756 | 92.1% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, any fracture or welding defect on a wheel, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2022 | 124 | 96% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre cords visible or damaged | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
33,586 mi
Median
49,233 mi
75th percentile
64,854 mi
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