MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz E270
4 vehicles · 26 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Mercedes-benz E270 vehicles and 26 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz E270 has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 168,918 miles.
4
Vehicles
26
MOT tests
6,504
Avg miles / year
2.8
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz E270 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz E270 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension34%
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Other33%
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Lamps & electrical15%
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Brakes10%
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Steering5%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Visibility3%
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Body & structure1%
Mercedes-benz E270 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 100% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 1 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
| 8 | 1 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 10 | 1 | 100% |
| 11 | 1 | 100% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 50% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 4 | 50% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
| 20 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (4)
Most common Mercedes-benz E270 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz E270 MOT tests:
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (4 times)
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring testable items (3 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (2 times)
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Forward (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Mercedes-benz E270 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 196,067 |
| 2004 | 1 | 21 | 81% | 157,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 192,353 |
Mercedes-benz E270 reliability FAQ
Across 4 Mercedes-benz E270 vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
2.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz E270 MOT issues are:
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)); Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ; Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)).
The typical Mercedes-benz E270 in our data has covered around
168,918 miles.
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