MOT reliability
Mercedes-benz E53
2 vehicles · 7 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Mercedes-benz E53 vehicles and 7 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz E53 has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 47,410 miles.
2
Vehicles
7
MOT tests
3,335
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
8%
Dangerous-fault share
Mercedes-benz E53 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz E53 MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension100%
Mercedes-benz E53 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 50% |
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 1 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Mercedes-benz E53 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz E53 MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (2 times)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear below 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm edges (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) (1 times)
Mercedes-benz E53 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 7 | 86% | 47,410 |
Mercedes-benz E53 reliability FAQ
Across 2 Mercedes-benz E53 vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz E53 MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)); Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear below 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)); Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)).
The typical Mercedes-benz E53 in our data has covered around
47,410 miles.
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