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MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz E 300

7 vehicles · 54 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate

Based on 7 Mercedes-benz E 300 vehicles and 54 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz E 300 has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 88,677 miles.

7
Vehicles
54
MOT tests
24,367
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
24%
Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz E 300 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz E 300 MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension86%
  • Lamps & electrical5%
  • Visibility5%
  • Other5%
  • Brakes5%

Mercedes-benz E 300 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
19100%
28100%
31275%
48100%
5989%
62100%
71100%
102100%
11250%
151100%

Fuel types: Electric Diesel (3), Petrol (3), Hybrid Electric (Clean) (1)

Most common Mercedes-benz E 300 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz E 300 MOT tests:

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
  3. Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
  4. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  6. Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
  7. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  8. Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
  10. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  11. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (1 times)
  12. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  14. Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)

Mercedes-benz E 300 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2020 3 36 92% 130,368
2019 1 13 92% 110,088
2015 1 2 100% 29,741
2014 1 2 50% 73,183
2010 1 1 100% 16,626

Mercedes-benz E 300 reliability FAQ

Across 7 Mercedes-benz E 300 vehicles in our MOT data, 91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about 0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz E 300 MOT issues are: Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Mercedes-benz E 300 in our data has covered around 88,677 miles.

Compare the Mercedes-benz E 300

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