Mercedes-benz E vs Mercedes-benz Gts amg: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mercedes-benz E
79%
MOT pass rate · 429,719 vehicles
Mercedes-benz Gts amg
67%
MOT pass rate · 2 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz E (79%) and Mercedes-benz Gts amg (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mercedes-benz E | Mercedes-benz Gts amg |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 79% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 21% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 | 0.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 124,278 mi | 23,645 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 429,719 | 2 |
Most common faults
Mercedes-benz E
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Mercedes-benz Gts amg
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz E (79%) and Mercedes-benz Gts amg (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.