MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz E400
9 vehicles · 37 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9 Mercedes-benz E400 vehicles and 37 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz E400 has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 36,841 miles.
9
Vehicles
37
MOT tests
4,126
Avg miles / year
0.5
Faults per test
18%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz E400 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz E400 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension76%
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Visibility29%
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Brakes12%
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Lamps & electrical12%
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Body & structure12%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
Mercedes-benz E400 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 100% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 9 | 78% |
| 6 | 4 | 100% |
| 7 | 5 | 60% |
| 8 | 5 | 80% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 2 | 50% |
| 12 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (7), Diesel (2)
Most common Mercedes-benz E400 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz E400 MOT tests:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) (1 times)
- Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b)) (1 times)
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) (1 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz E400 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 71,824 |
| 2018 | 3 | 12 | 75% | 22,066 |
| 2017 | 3 | 10 | 90% | 27,004 |
| 2015 | 1 | 3 | 100% | 24,263 |
| 2013 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 88,277 |
Mercedes-benz E400 reliability FAQ
Across 9 Mercedes-benz E400 vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
0.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz E400 MOT issues are:
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)); Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)); Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b)).
The typical Mercedes-benz E400 in our data has covered around
36,841 miles.
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