MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz E 350
8 vehicles · 60 completed MOT tests analysed
87%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Mercedes-benz E 350 vehicles and 60 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz E 350 has an overall 87% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 64,016 miles.
8
Vehicles
60
MOT tests
6,206
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
7%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz E 350 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz E 350 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension49%
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Other27%
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Brakes20%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Mercedes-benz E 350 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 7 | 71% |
| 5 | 5 | 80% |
| 6 | 4 | 100% |
| 7 | 6 | 67% |
| 8 | 7 | 71% |
| 9 | 3 | 100% |
| 10 | 3 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 2 | 100% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 5 | 80% |
| 15 | 4 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 100% |
| 17 | 2 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (5), Diesel (2), Hybrid Electric (Clean) (1)
Most common Mercedes-benz E 350 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz E 350 MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2 times)
- Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall 235/40/18 also wearing on inner/outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL BULGES - 255/30R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- 235/35R19 (1 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM - DOUBLE BEND (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz E 350 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 14 | 86% | 112,015 |
| 2015 | 1 | 11 | 82% | 54,889 |
| 2013 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 50,888 |
| 2011 | 1 | 4 | 100% | 58,198 |
| 2010 | 1 | 18 | 78% | 55,075 |
| 2007 | 2 | 11 | 100% | 65,089 |
Mercedes-benz E 350 reliability FAQ
Across 8 Mercedes-benz E 350 vehicles in our MOT data,
87% pass the MOT (a 13% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz E 350 MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)).
The typical Mercedes-benz E 350 in our data has covered around
64,016 miles.
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