MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS MOT pass rate
83.3% of 440,994 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS MOT tests pass.
The E-CLASS's pass rate of 83.3% is in line with the average across all MERCEDES-BENZ models, at 83.5%.
The MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS has a pass rate of 83.3%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 89.7% at 0–3 years to 75.3% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 89.7% | 8,521 | 34,279 miles |
| 3–6 years | 89.5% | 91,431 | 52,434 miles |
| 6–10 years | 86.6% | 154,819 | 86,318 miles |
| 10–15 years | 78.2% | 129,208 | 104,431 miles |
| 15+ years | 75.3% | 57,015 | 131,336 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS
The most common reason the MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS fails its MOT is tyres — present in 41.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 41.4% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Suspension | 35.9% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 32.6% | Excessively corroded |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 22.8% | Not working |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 10.5% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 7.4% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Road Wheels | 6.1% | Fractured |
| Body, chassis, structure | 4.0% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.6% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.4% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related MERCEDES-BENZ models
- MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS — 81.4% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS — 85.3% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLA — 89.4% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ GLC — 91.1% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ CLA — 87.2% pass rate
- MERCEDES-BENZ VITO — 75.2% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS?
- 83.3% of MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS MOT tests pass, based on 440,994 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS?
- The most common reason the MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS fails its MOT is tyres — present in 41.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm".
- Does this show the MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the MERCEDES-BENZ service history guide for how to check and keep one.