MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz E500
9 vehicles · 26 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9 Mercedes-benz E500 vehicles and 26 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz E500 has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 90,820 miles.
9
Vehicles
26
MOT tests
3,883
Avg miles / year
0.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz E500 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz E500 MOT tests:
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Emissions & nuisance45%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension27%
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Steering18%
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Lamps & electrical9%
Mercedes-benz E500 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 2 | 100% |
| 19 | 3 | 67% |
Fuel types: Petrol (8), Other (1)
Most common Mercedes-benz E500 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz E500 MOT tests:
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) (2 times)
- Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Ball joint mounted in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (1 times)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) (1 times)
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) (1 times)
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz E500 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 6 | 83% | 38,880 |
| 2003 | 2 | 5 | 80% | 81,075 |
| 1995 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 85,492 |
| 1994 | 3 | 3 | 100% | 104,740 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 109,235 |
Mercedes-benz E500 reliability FAQ
Across 9 Mercedes-benz E500 vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
0.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz E500 MOT issues are:
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)); Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).
The typical Mercedes-benz E500 in our data has covered around
90,820 miles.
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