MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz E320 cdi
7 vehicles · 124 completed MOT tests analysed
80%
MOT pass rate
Based on 7 Mercedes-benz E320 cdi vehicles and 124 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz E320 cdi has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 150,896 miles.
7
Vehicles
124
MOT tests
16,646
Avg miles / year
2.1
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz E320 cdi problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz E320 cdi MOT tests:
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Other52%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension30%
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Brakes14%
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Lamps & electrical7%
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Visibility3%
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Emissions & nuisance2%
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Steering1%
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Seatbelts & equipment0%
Mercedes-benz E320 cdi pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 6 | 100% |
| 4 | 8 | 75% |
| 5 | 7 | 86% |
| 6 | 4 | 100% |
| 7 | 6 | 83% |
| 8 | 8 | 75% |
| 9 | 5 | 100% |
| 10 | 9 | 67% |
| 11 | 7 | 86% |
| 12 | 6 | 100% |
| 13 | 7 | 71% |
| 14 | 6 | 83% |
| 15 | 10 | 70% |
| 16 | 7 | 71% |
| 17 | 6 | 67% |
| 18 | 3 | 67% |
| 19 | 5 | 80% |
| 20 | 4 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (7)
Most common Mercedes-benz E320 cdi MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz E320 cdi MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (6 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (5 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (3 times)
Mercedes-benz E320 cdi pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 17 | 88% | 116,500 |
| 2006 | 1 | 13 | 85% | 128,348 |
| 2004 | 2 | 47 | 85% | 102,791 |
| 2003 | 1 | 23 | 70% | 198,307 |
| 2002 | 1 | 18 | 67% | 183,126 |
Mercedes-benz E320 cdi reliability FAQ
Across 7 Mercedes-benz E320 cdi vehicles in our MOT data,
80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about
2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz E320 cdi MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components; Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Mercedes-benz E320 cdi in our data has covered around
150,896 miles.
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