MERCEDES-BENZ E MOT Pass Rate
82.3% of 99,184 MERCEDES-BENZ E MOT tests pass.
The E's pass rate of 82.3% is in line with the average across all MERCEDES-BENZ models, at 82.8%.
The MERCEDES-BENZ E has a pass rate of 82.3%, a little higher than the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 91.7% at 0–3 years to 75.3% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 91.7% | 132 | 45,903 miles |
| 3–6 years | 90.0% | 12,687 | 58,241 miles |
| 6–10 years | 86.6% | 36,439 | 88,255 miles |
| 10–15 years | 78.1% | 34,081 | 106,074 miles |
| 15+ years | 75.3% | 15,845 | 133,876 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MERCEDES-BENZ E
The most common reason the MERCEDES-BENZ E fails its MOT is tyres — present in 39.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 39.7% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Suspension | 39.7% | ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 33.3% | excessively corroded |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 22.9% | not working |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 11.2% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 7.1% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Road Wheels | 5.3% | fractured |
| Body, chassis, structure | 4.7% | corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.8% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Steering | 2.7% | ball joint has excessive play |
Related MERCEDES-BENZ models
- MERCEDES-BENZ C — 80.1% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS — 81.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ A — 91.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO — 75.4% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLC — 90.2% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLA — 86.9% pass rate