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Mercedes-benz E vs Mercedes-benz Lf49: 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 Lf49
73%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz E (79%) and Mercedes-benz Lf49 (73%) 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 Lf49
MOT pass rate 79% ✓ 73%
MOT failure rate 21% ✓ 27%
Faults & advisories per test 1.6 ✓ 3.8
Dangerous-fault share 3% 0% ✓
Average mileage 124,278 mi 37,818 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 429,719 1

Most common faults

Mercedes-benz E

  1. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Mercedes-benz Lf49

  1. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
  3. Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Mask convertors fitted (tape)

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz E (79%) and Mercedes-benz Lf49 (73%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.

Full Mercedes-benz E report Full Mercedes-benz Lf49 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.