MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz E 240

Q: Is the Mercedes-benz E 240 reliable?

Across 1 Mercedes-benz E 240 vehicles in our MOT data, 67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about 2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

1 vehicles · 30 completed MOT tests analysed

67%

MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Mercedes-benz E 240 vehicles and 30 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz E 240 has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 122,311 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

2,971

Avg miles / year

2.2

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz E 240 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz E 240 MOT tests:

Tyres, wheels & suspension36%
Other33%
Lamps & electrical26%
Emissions & nuisance9%
Brakes6%
Visibility5%
Seatbelts & equipment2%

Mercedes-benz E 240 pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
5	1	100%
6	1	100%
7	1	100%
8	1	100%
9	2	50%
10	1	100%
11	1	100%
12	1	100%
13	1	100%
14	2	50%
15	1	100%
16	2	50%
17	3	33%
18	2	50%
19	1	100%
20	2	50%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Mercedes-benz E 240 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz E 240 MOT tests:

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (5 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i)) (3 times)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (3 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (2 times)
Nearside mirror secured with tape (2 times)
Nearside rear wheel arch slightly damage and rusty. (2 times)
Oil leak (2 times)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (2 times)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (2 times)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (2 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (2 times)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)

Mercedes-benz E 240 pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2001	1	30	67%	122,311

Mercedes-benz E 240 reliability FAQ

Across 1 Mercedes-benz E 240 vehicles in our MOT data, 67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about 2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz E 240 MOT issues are: Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)); Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i)).

The typical Mercedes-benz E 240 in our data has covered around 122,311 miles.

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