Mercedes Benz E MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mercedes Benz E. Check any E by registration number below.

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79.4%

Avg Pass Rate

-10.7%

vs Mercedes Benz Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Mercedes Benz E — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mercedes Benz E has an average MOT pass rate of 79.4%, which is 10.7 percentage points below the Mercedes Benz brand average of 90.2%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your E on the road.

The most common reasons a Mercedes Benz E fails its MOT are stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 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. If you are preparing your E for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Mercedes Benz E, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mercedes Benz E performs at MOT across different model years.

2023

Based on 54 vehicles

92.6%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

8.2%

2022

Based on 180 vehicles

95.6%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

3.3%

Mileage at 3yr

67k mi

2021

Based on 4,465 vehicles

91.4%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.1%

Retest Rate

10.3%

Mileage at 3yr

53k mi

2020

Based on 19,897 vehicles

89.1%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

11.6%

Mileage at 3yr

51k mi

Mileage at 5yr

79k mi

2019

Based on 56,279 vehicles

89.5%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.4%

Retest Rate

11.7%

Mileage at 3yr

81k mi

Mileage at 5yr

87k mi

2018

Based on 63,723 vehicles

88.4%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

12.5%

Mileage at 5yr

91k mi

2017

Based on 64,992 vehicles

88.0%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.9%

Retest Rate

12.5%

Mileage at 5yr

117k mi

2016

Based on 58,940 vehicles

86.8%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.1%

Retest Rate

13.6%

2015

Based on 59,879 vehicles

83.5%Good

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

5.0%

Retest Rate

17.4%

Mileage at 10yr

163k mi

2014

Based on 58,175 vehicles

81.2%Good

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

5.5%

Retest Rate

19.3%

Mileage at 10yr

151k mi

2013

Based on 53,689 vehicles

78.1%Good

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.0%

Retest Rate

22.2%

Mileage at 10yr

155k mi

2012

Based on 40,969 vehicles

76.8%Good

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

5.9%

Retest Rate

23.0%

Mileage at 10yr

162k mi

2011

Based on 38,678 vehicles

76.5%Good

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

5.7%

Retest Rate

23.3%

2010

Based on 32,741 vehicles

75.3%Good

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

5.6%

Retest Rate

24.1%

2009

Based on 18,863 vehicles

74.5%Average

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

5.8%

Retest Rate

24.2%

2008

Based on 11,756 vehicles

74.0%Average

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.5%

Retest Rate

24.0%

2007

Based on 14,752 vehicles

74.9%Average

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.0%

Retest Rate

22.0%

2006

Based on 10,110 vehicles

73.2%Average

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.8%

Retest Rate

24.4%

2005

Based on 11,615 vehicles

72.8%Average

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

5.7%

Retest Rate

23.5%

2004

Based on 11,717 vehicles

72.9%Average

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

5.6%

Retest Rate

23.5%

2003

Based on 8,541 vehicles

73.9%Average

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

5.1%

Retest Rate

21.0%

2002

Based on 2,924 vehicles

75.6%Good

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.7%

Retest Rate

19.2%

2001

Based on 2,039 vehicles

73.3%Average

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.9%

Retest Rate

21.3%

2000

Based on 1,529 vehicles

77.5%Good

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

15.2%

1999

Based on 1,821 vehicles

76.2%Good

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

17.7%

1998

Based on 2,119 vehicles

79.7%Good

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

16.1%

1997

Based on 1,165 vehicles

73.5%Average

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

22.6%

1996

Based on 1,859 vehicles

75.4%Good

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

15.5%

1995

Based on 2,898 vehicles

76.6%Good

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

16.3%

1994

Based on 2,488 vehicles

76.7%Good

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

20.0%

1993

Based on 703 vehicles

77.5%Good

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

14.5%

1992

Based on 183 vehicles

80.3%Good

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

5.0%

1991

Based on 105 vehicles

72.4%Average

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.1%

Retest Rate

21.6%

1990

Based on 117 vehicles

81.2%Good

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

14.9%

1989

Based on 111 vehicles

79.3%Good

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

24.0%

1988

Based on 42 vehicles

69.0%Average

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

24.0%

1986

Based on 36 vehicles

91.7%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

7.7%

1985

Based on 121 vehicles

63.6%Below Average

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

32.1%

1984

Based on 160 vehicles

80.0%Good

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

11.3%

1983

Based on 74 vehicles

89.2%Excellent

Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

5.3%

Top MOT Failures — Mercedes Benz E

The most common reasons a Mercedes Benz E fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

2.5%

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

2.4%

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

2.3%

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

2.3%

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

2.1%

Mercedes Benz E Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Nearside

1.9%

Front Offside Inner

1.9%

Front Offside

1.9%

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Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Mercedes Benz E

Mercedes Benz E — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mercedes Benz E MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz E?

The average MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz E is 79.4% compared to the Mercedes Benz average of 90.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Mercedes Benz E?

The most common MOT failures on the Mercedes Benz E are: Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (2.5%), A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (2.4%), 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 (2.3%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Mercedes Benz E reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 79.4%, the Mercedes Benz E is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Mercedes Benz E?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Mercedes Benz E?

Typical mileage for the Mercedes Benz E: 67,077 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used E to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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