Mercedes-benz E vs Mercedes-benz Motorhome: 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 Motorhome
78%
MOT pass rate · 94 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz E (79%) and Mercedes-benz Motorhome (78%) 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 Motorhome |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 79% ✓ | 78% |
| MOT failure rate | 21% ✓ | 22% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 ✓ | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 3% | 2% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 124,278 mi | 148,205 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 429,719 | 94 |
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 Motorhome
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mercedes-benz E (79%) and Mercedes-benz Motorhome (78%) 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.