MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz E350 cdi
8 vehicles · 78 completed MOT tests analysed
94%
MOT pass rate
Based on 8 Mercedes-benz E350 cdi vehicles and 78 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz E350 cdi has an overall 94% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 97,082 miles.
8
Vehicles
78
MOT tests
6,485
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz E350 cdi problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz E350 cdi MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension41%
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Brakes28%
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Other17%
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Visibility3%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Steering3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
Mercedes-benz E350 cdi pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 100% |
| 4 | 7 | 86% |
| 5 | 7 | 100% |
| 6 | 5 | 100% |
| 7 | 5 | 100% |
| 8 | 5 | 100% |
| 9 | 5 | 100% |
| 10 | 5 | 100% |
| 11 | 5 | 100% |
| 12 | 7 | 86% |
| 13 | 6 | 83% |
| 14 | 3 | 100% |
| 15 | 2 | 100% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (8)
Most common Mercedes-benz E350 cdi MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz E350 cdi MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (2 times)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (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 Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (2 times)
- Emissions too clean to obtain a reading (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi brake pipe (1.1.11 (c)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi brake pipe (1.1.11 (c)) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz E350 cdi pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 11 | 100% | 119,724 |
| 2012 | 1 | 12 | 92% | 85,836 |
| 2011 | 1 | 14 | 86% | 153,605 |
| 2010 | 3 | 31 | 100% | 60,531 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 9,724 |
Mercedes-benz E350 cdi reliability FAQ
Across 8 Mercedes-benz E350 cdi vehicles in our MOT data,
94% pass the MOT (a 6% failure rate), with about
0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz E350 cdi MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)); Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Mercedes-benz E350 cdi in our data has covered around
97,082 miles.
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