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Mercedes-benz A-class vs Mercedes-benz E class limo: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Mercedes-benz A-class
78%
MOT pass rate · 362,612 vehicles
Mercedes-benz E class limo
78%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz A-class (78%) and Mercedes-benz E class limo (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Head to head

Measure Mercedes-benz A-class Mercedes-benz E class limo
MOT pass rate 78% 78%
MOT failure rate 22% 22%
Faults & advisories per test 1.6 ✓ 1.7
Dangerous-fault share 3% ✓ 4%
Average mileage 86,210 mi 67,511 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 362,612 2

Most common faults

Mercedes-benz A-class

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  5. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Mercedes-benz E class limo

  1. Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  3. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  4. Full under trays fitted
  5. Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz A-class (78%) and Mercedes-benz E class limo (78%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Mercedes-benz A-class report Full Mercedes-benz E class limo report Most reliable cars

Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.