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MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz E50

1 vehicles · 2 completed MOT tests analysed
50%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Mercedes-benz E50 vehicles and 2 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz E50 has an overall 50% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 298,424 miles.

1
Vehicles
2
MOT tests
2
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz E50 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz E50 MOT tests:

  • Brakes25%
  • Emissions & nuisance25%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension25%
  • Visibility25%

Mercedes-benz E50 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Mercedes-benz E50 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz E50 MOT tests:

  1. Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) (1 times)
  2. Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
  3. Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  4. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) (1 times)

Mercedes-benz E50 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1993 1 2 50% 298,424

Mercedes-benz E50 reliability FAQ

Across 1 Mercedes-benz E50 vehicles in our MOT data, 50% pass the MOT (a 50% failure rate), with about 2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz E50 MOT issues are: Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)); Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)); Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i)).

The typical Mercedes-benz E50 in our data has covered around 298,424 miles.

Compare the Mercedes-benz E50

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